Controls Engineer Full-Time |
Lafayette, IN Compensation DOE:
Up to $100k Position Overview A well-established manufacturer in the Lafayette area is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead equipment upgrades, automation projects, and plant-wide controls support. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys taking projects from concept through startup while partnering closely with maintenance, production, vendors, and contractors. What You Will Do as a Controls Engineer
- Manage electrical and controls projects from design and budgeting through installation, startup, and performance validation.
- Design and implement upgrades involving electrical and control panels, PLCs, HMIs, AC and DC drives, temperature controls, alarm systems, process monitoring, and equipment interfaces.
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems, with a strong emphasis on Allen-Bradley platforms.
- Provide responsive technical support to maintenance and production teams for electrical, electronic, and automation issues.
- Prepare estimates, capital requests, work orders, schedules, and project documentation; coordinate equipment and material procurement.
- Work with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and operating cost.
- Recommend capital investments and maintain accurate engineering drawings, equipment records, and project files. What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; an associate degree with five or more years of relevant industrial manufacturing experience may also be considered.
- Hands-on experience with PLC logic design, programming, and troubleshooting, particularly Allen-Bradley controls.
- Working knowledge of HMI development, VFD programming, industrial electrical systems, power distribution, circuit design, and electrical codes.
- Ability to manage several projects at once while supporting day-to-day plant needs.
- Strong analytical, planning, communication, and project-management skills.
Send your resume to
Desmond Nugent :
dnugent@moralesgroup.net
Morales Professional:
At Morales Professional, we believe careers are more than jobs, they are opportunities to build better futures. As part of Morales Group, an award-winning staffing and talent solutions organization, we are committed to connecting exceptional people with organizations where they can grow, contribute, and thrive. #MP1 If you're looking for a company that values integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and people-first leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Morales Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Pay:
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person