Controls Engineer

Post Date

Jan 26, 2026

Location

Princeton,
Indiana

ZIP/Postal Code

47670
US
Mar 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

DGO-e72af120-8a3b-44e0-a058-3d8656b8f117

Pay Rate

$51 - $64 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is partnered with an automated solutions company to identify a passionate and highly motivated Controls Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to design, source, program & start up controls projects as well as Introduce/Lead/Teach New Technology. The person in this role will support the Battery Pack and Final Assembly Production Engineering department's objective to provide high quality, low cost and reliable plant equipment and control system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and Manage Control System Projects within Assembly Shop
- Design and implement control algorithms and software programs for machine control and data collection systems
- Perform control algorithms and software for complex systems
- Perform feature and integration builds of software
- Manage strategic business plans aligning with department hoshin for Assembly Production Information system.
- Study past project and/or operation performance to determine areas of improvement, perform root cause analysis, and implement kaizens to improve performance.
- Negotiate and collaborate with cross functional divisions / departments to ensure One voice and direction is set to achieve company objectives and decision making.
- Support Assembly Engineering planning and regional teams with model change implementation.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 1+ years of experience in a Control Engineering role (ideally manufacturing or automotive).
- Experienced with PLC Programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, ETC).
- Strong backend computer skills for finding and editing information.
- Great personality and communication skills to be client facing in addition to collaborating with various departments in the facility.
- Ability to work independently on projects as needed.
- Comfortable working 40-48 hours per week (sometimes on the weekend).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical or computer science.
- 2+ years of experience working in Automotive Manufacturing facilities.
- 2+ years current Assembly Engineering experience.
- 2+ years of experience on Production Management System installation projects.
- 2+ years TOYOPUC/ Omron/ Rockwell PLC experience.
- 2+ years of experience in Software Engineering.
- Experience with PLC IO and Data networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, EthernetIP, FLNET).

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.