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Posted August 14, 2026 · 0 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Est. expiry September 18, 2026

Controls Engineer

Fort Wayne, USA
Onsite · Engineering
Full-time · Mid-Level
English
No People Management
Bachelor
3 years experience
About the role

The Avery Dennison Identification Solutions Group North America is looking for a Controls Engineer to join the team at our manufacturing site in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this position, you will report to the Engineering Manager and serve as the site’s primary technical expert for industrial control systems, OT networks, and automation projects. You will drive continuous improvement, lead capital upgrades, and provide high-level troubleshooting support to our very capable maintenance team.Work Model: On-site position in Fort Wayne, IN.Key Responsibilities:Design, program, implement, and maintain advanced PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems across the facility, while driving standardization of control systems across diverse equipment sets.Manage the facility’s OT networks in collaboration with corporate IT to maintain industrial cybersecurity adherence and data integrity.Lead capital projects, equipment installation, technology upgrades, and equipment migrations, assisting in the development of divisional strategic capital plans, including the ongoing strategic migration of legacy hardware and the automation, drives, and controls strategy.Provide high-level troubleshooting, root-cause problem solving, and long-term engineered solutions for complex controls, drive, or network issues to support the skilled maintenance department.Identify safety issues, implement effective solutions, maintain electrical documentation via AutoCAD, and conduct training for maintenance and operations personnel on new systems and machine adjustments.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, implement, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
  • Manage OT networks with IT for cybersecurity and data integrity
  • Lead capital projects and equipment migrations
  • Provide high-level troubleshooting and engineered solutions
  • Document electrical work with AutoCAD and train staff on new systems

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3-5+ years of controls, automation, or electrical engineering experience in manufacturing
  • 2+ years of capital project management
  • Strong PLC programming experience (several brands)
  • Experience with drive configurations and HMI/SCADA systems
  • AutoCAD proficiency and knowledge of electrical codes
  • OT networking and Windows server knowledge
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Skills & Technologies

PLC programming (Allen-BradleySiemensMitsubishiAutomationDirectABBLenze)Drive configurations (Allen Bradley PowerflexSiemens)

Education Level

Bachelor

Recruitment Process

  1. 1
    Screening
  2. 2
    Interview
  3. 3
    Offer
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