Automation Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience supporting, programming, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Optix, HMI, controls, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000
• Develop and support FactoryTalk Optix HMI applications
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, instrumentation, electrical, and network issues
• Support equipment commissioning, startup, testing, and qualification
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with site and ancillary systems
• Perform source code reviews, updates, backups, and code management
• Support SQL/database and industrial networking activities
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, vendors, and OEMs
• Maintain technical documentation, test cases, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Support automation improvements and manufacturing optimization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of automation/controls engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and Studio 5000
• Experience with FactoryTalk Optix
• Working knowledge of SQL, databases, and industrial networking
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read electrical drawings and control schematics
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Pharmaceutical/regulatory manufacturing experience is a plus, but consumer products, packaging, high-speed manufacturing, and similar backgrounds are welcome
• Must be able to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN