Job Title: Mid Level Controls Engineer
Job Description
The Controls Engineer is responsible for traveling to customer sites to program, commission, and start up equipment. Initially, all parts of the machinery are received at the plant in Jeffersonville, where they are built, wired, and programmed. After performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), the equipment is disassembled and sent to the customer site. Once installation is complete, the Controls Engineer commissions the equipment, modifies code as per customer requests, and carries out integration, troubleshooting, and on-site testing.
Responsibilities
Essential Skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Work Environment
This role involves extensive travel within the US and internationally to Europe, Mexico, and Canada. Training will occur in Jeffersonville, IN, where the engineer will learn about various machinery used for tasks such as sleeve wrapping, drying, pouches, steaming, and labeling. The position does not require residency in Louisville/Southern Indiana, but the candidate must be able to travel to Jeffersonville for training. The typical schedule includes traveling on Mondays, working on-site from Tuesday to Friday, and sometimes staying over weekends for extended projects. The company provides a credit card, phone, and a $65 per day per diem. Additional opportunities include overtime and bonus pay for weekend stays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Jeffersonville, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
PTO, Over-time Pay, Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jeffersonville,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.
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