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# 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 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b14b25d19ccd6b1

## 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

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.


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