(USA) Automation Controls Engineer II

What you'll do

• Maintains automated control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, VFDs, and industrial networking platforms, across assigned facilities.
• Troubleshoots operational issues by interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and instrumentation documentation.
• Responds to system events with a sense of urgency, providing on-site and remote support during downtimes to restore system functionality.
• Leads or supports maintenance teams during equipment failures by guiding troubleshooting steps and root cause analysis processes.
• Coordinates communication with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety partners to deliver real?time status updates during recovery events.
• Implements corrective actions and verifies system stability following incident resolution.
• Programs and modifies control logic across PLC, HMI, and industrial PC platforms to support system performance, equipment upgrades, and functional changes.
• Analyzes controls system performance, utilization, and capacity to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Supports improvements to control system architecture, change management routines, and the integration of new automation technologies.
• Executes process improvement initiatives by reviewing system data, downtime trends, case-flow anomalies, and equipment performance.
• Completes CMMS work orders, logs, and digital documentation while ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Develops training materials and supports technical upskilling of maintenance associates based on network-level trends.
• Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
• Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Technical school diploma or equivalent and 1 year’s experience in controls or related area.
• Option 2: 3 years’ experience in controls or related area, including PLC or robotics programming experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or related area.
• Experience supporting multi-facility operations.
• Experience with large-scale automation systems or industrial networks.
• Professional certification in controls, PLCs, or related area.

Primary Location

5259 W 500 N, MCCORDSVILLE, IN 46055-5552, United States of America