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Controls Engineers

Skillforce


Job Location:

Lafayette, IN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 45 - 45
Posted: 24 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Lafayette IN
Duration: 12 months
Pay:$45/hour
Per Diem:$197/day for qualified travelers
Schedule: Night shift 812 hours per day

Skillforce is currently hiring experienced Controls Engineers for a 12 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 ($1386per 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 812 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 youre 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!

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Required Experience:

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