Automation Engineer
Maverick Tech
Indianapolis, IN, US
Onsite
2026-06-24
Announced salary
$93,600 - $131,040
Low
$63K
Median
$81K
High
$104K
Market in Indianapolis · BLS OEWS 2025
Estimated net pay
$5,995 - $8,083
/month · 23% withheld
after tax & contributions · Single, no dependents
Job description
**Role Overview**
Our team is looking for a skilled Industrial Controls Engineer to spearhead the design, creation, programming, and ongoing support of automation and control architectures within our manufacturing facilities. You will partner with operations, maintenance, and various project groups to boost equipment performance, enhance system reliability, and drive forward\-thinking automation projects.
Successful applicants will demonstrate practical expertise in industrial networking, electrical controls design, HMI/SCADA software, and PLC programming in a production setting.
**Primary Duties*** Engineer, code, debug, and refine control systems based on PLCs.
* Build and update SCADA and HMI interfaces to support industrial processes.
* Draft and manage technical documentation, including panel layouts and electrical schematics.
* Facilitate the commissioning, startup, and validation phases for new automated machinery.
* Identify and rectify technical faults in controls to minimize production downtime.
* Work alongside operations and maintenance staff to help boost overall machine reliability and uptime.
* Set up and repair motion controls, sensors, VFDs, instrumentation, and servo systems.
* Execute process enhancements to help improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
* Manage industrial network protocols such as Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and DeviceNet.
* Offer technical guidance and educational support to operators and maintenance technicians.
* Engage in the full lifecycle of capital projects from initial planning to final deployment.
* Verify that all work adheres to company policies, electrical codes, and safety regulations.
**Essential Requirements*** Degree in Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum of three years working in manufacturing automation or industrial controls.
* Proficiency in programming PLCs including Allen\-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, and Mitsubishi.
* Familiarity with