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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - Utilities & Advanced Manufacturing - **Company:** Paciv Inc - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Control Panels, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Wonderware, Modbus, Profibus, System Testing, Bacnet, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usb81e0cef656701e5be593423a69c9f27 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Biomedical, or a related discipline preferred. * Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related field. * Experience working with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment. * Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation systems. * Experience reading electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation. * Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software. * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Preferred * Exposure to industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, or BACnet. * Experience supporting automation projects in utilities, life sciences, or manufacturing environments. * Familiarity with DCS platforms. * Knowledge of electrical safety practices and industry standards such as NFPA 70E or UL 508A. ## Description We are looking for an Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Indianapolis, IN team to support PLC, HMI, and SCADA projects for utility and advanced manufacturing clients. This role offers hands-on experience across the full automation project lifecycle, exposure to multiple control platforms, and opportunities to develop technical expertise while working alongside experienced automation professionals. What You Will Do In this position, you will support automation projects from design through commissioning while working alongside engineers, project managers, and clients. * Support the design, development, and implementation of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. * Develop and modify PLC programs and configure HMI and SCADA platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, or Wonderware. * Assist with control system design, documentation, and industrial networking. * Create and update electrical control schematics using AutoCAD Electrical. * Support control panel fabrication, field installation, system testing, and startup activities. * Troubleshoot automation systems and help identify opportunities for system improvements. * Collaborate with clients, project managers, and engineering teams throughout project execution. * Follow safety, quality, and regulatory requirements on assigned projects. * Participate in commissioning and validation activities at customer sites as needed., Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC / SCADA Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite) Lead Complex Automation Projects from Design to Commissioning PACIV is seeki… + 11 days ago + Apply easily ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Industrial AI: Built for reality, operation, and people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2074-industrial-ai-built-for-reality-operation-and-people) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)