Location:Lafayette, IN
Duration: 1–2 months
Pay:$50/hr
Per Diem:$197/day for qualified travelers
Schedule: Night shift, 8–12 hours per day
Skillforce is currently hiring experienced Controls Engineers for a 1–2 month automation and controls project in Lafayette, IN. This is a great opportunity for a skilled Controls Engineer with strong Rockwell Automation experience who is comfortable working night shift in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Rockwell Studio 5000 v38 experience is required.
Travel & Per Diem
- $197 per day per diem ($1,386per week) paid for all days while traveling.
- When traveling, your time is compensated at your regular hourly rate
- If traveling by personal vehicle, mileage will be reimbursed at $0.76 per mile
- If traveling by air, the flight will be provided, with reimbursement for rental car and fuel
Key Responsibilities
- Program, troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC control systems
- Troubleshoot automation and controls issues in a manufacturing environment
- Support automated material handling, transfer, and production systems
- Diagnose electrical and controls issues to minimize equipment downtime
- Calibrate and integrate sensors, transducers, and other control devices
- Assist with system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modifications
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC programs, and control system documentation
- Work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to identify and resolve controls-related issues
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Controls Engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 Version 38 (v38) – required
- Strong Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot controls issues efficiently
- Comfortable working night shift and 8–12 hour shifts
- Previous experience with material handling or automated production systems is a plus
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
If you’re an experienced Controls Engineer with Rockwell Studio 5000 v38 experience and are available for a short-term night-shift project in Lafayette, IN, apply today!
