Contract Controls Engineer in Franklin

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionContract Controls Engineer (90–180 Day Project)$45.00-$50.00 hourlyFranklin, Indiana | Automotive Manufacturing | Contract We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support a 90–120 day contract project at a leading automotive manufacturing facility in Franklin, Indiana. This role will focus on supporting automation systems, troubleshooting equipment, and optimizing manufacturing processes involving PLC-controlled machinery and robotics. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, automation systems, robotics, and HMI development within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities

• Provide controls engineering support for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC and HMI systems to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support robotic automation systems used in production processes.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to servo controllers, VFDs, and machine vision systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and optimization of automated equipment.
• Implement improvements to increase efficiency, uptime, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• OMRON PLC experience strongly .
• Familiarity with robotics integration and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with servo controllers, VFDs, and vision systems.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve automation and controls issues in a fast-paced production environment.

Contract Details

• Duration: 90–180 days
• Location: Franklin, Indiana
• Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
• Start: Immediate / ASAP

This is an excellent opportunity for a controls engineer who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting and short-term project work in a highly automated manufacturing environment.