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Whallon Machinery Inc
Controls Engineer
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WHALLON MACHINERY INC. CONTROLS TECHNICIAN / AUTOMATION SPECIALIST
Full-Time | Custom Machinery Builder | Royal Center, IndianaBUILD MACHINES. SOLVE PROBLEMS. WORK WITH ADVANCED AUTOMATION. POSITION OVERVIEW
Whallon Machinery Inc. is seeking a skilled Controls Technician / Automation Specialist to join our team building custom automated machinery and integrated systems for industrial customers. This is not a repetitive production maintenance position. Our team designs, builds, wires, programs, and commissions one-of-a-kind machinery utilizing Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motion systems, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and advanced industrial automation technologies. If you enjoy seeing a machine go from concept to startup and solving real engineering challenges along the way, we'd like to talk.TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix / ControlLogix PLCs
- Studio 5000
- PowerFlex VFDs
- PanelView Plus HMIs
- EtherNet/IP industrial networks
- Machine safety systems
- Robotics integration
- Pneumatics & hydraulics
- Custom machinery and automation systems
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- PLC, HMI, and VFD setup and configuration
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems
- Support machine startup, testing, and commissioning
- PLC and HMI modifications and program development
- Create electrical schematics and prints
- Collaborate with engineering, assembly, and machine build teams
- Support customer installations and field startup as required
IDEAL CANDIDATE BACKGROUND
Candidates may come from backgrounds including:- Controls Technician
- Automation Technician
- Industrial Electrician
- Machine Builder
- Mechatronics Technician
- Controls / Electrical Maintenance
- System Integrator
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Allen-Bradley / Rockwell automation environment
- PLC troubleshooting or programming exposure
- Electrical panel wiring and industrial controls
- VFD, motor controls, sensors, and I/O troubleshooting
- Ability to read electrical drawings
- Experience with custom machinery, robotics, servo systems, safety controls, or machine integration is highly valued but not required
- Working knowledge of a CAD system
WHY JOIN WHALLON MACHINERY?
- Work on unique custom machinery projects rather than repetitive production lines
- Exposure to modern automation technologies
- Small-team environment where your contributions matter
- Opportunity for technical growth and advancement
- Hands-on involvement from machine build through startup
- Stable company with long-term opportunity
- Rural location with shorter commutes and less bureaucracy than large corporate facilities
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Training and technical development support
- Advancement opportunities into senior controls, engineering, or automation leadership roles