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Controls Engineer

ManpowerGroup
Columbus, IN Temporary
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
Our client, a leading automotive manufacturing company, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. As a Controls Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a continuous improvement mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Columbus, Indiana

Pay Range: $43–$52/hour

What’s the Job?

  • Provide controls and manufacturing engineering support to assigned production areas
  • Troubleshoot PLC systems and automation equipment to reduce downtime
  • Develop, modify, and maintain control programs to meet plant objectives
  • Collaborate with Quality and Maintenance teams to improve efficiency and reduce defects
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and process optimization efforts

What’s Needed?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • Proven experience in manufacturing (automotive preferred)
  • Strong PLC troubleshooting and Allen Bradley programming experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (electrical and mechanical)
  • Experience with automation systems and process optimization

What’s in it for me?

  • Competitive hourly pay with overtime potential
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge automotive manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to advanced automation technologies
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Salary : $43 - $52

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