Controls Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations · Butler, IN

Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Today

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An engineer-level controls role at Fortune Brands Innovations (industrial) in Butler, IN. You will provide technical leadership and support for the Butler Manufacturing Operations.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names: Lean, PLC, Robotics, Automation, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $90k–$122k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 20 controls engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 19 other live controls postings in Indiana.

Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Automation 75%
✓ PLC 70%
✓ Robotics 50%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
New product launch 25%
Team leadership 25%

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This plant: Fortune Brands Innovations in Butler

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New Bern, NC

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Responsibilities

System Development: Design and develop control systems for automated machinery, including creating electrical drawings and control specifications.

PLC Programming: Program and optimize control systems, primarily using Allen Bradley PLC platforms.

Maintenance Support: Provide technical expertise and leadership to maintenance associates to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions.

Project Management: Lead capital projects, manage outside resources and vendors, and oversee the installation and startup of new equipment. Must have good teamwork and communication skills to smoothly implement key projects.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement lean opportunities to drive equipment operating efficiency and ergonomic improvements.

Equipment Protection and Safety: Make changes to equipment controls to improve reliability and safety. Good understanding of OSHA safety requirements.

◆Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
◆Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Controls Engineering experience.
◆Industry Background: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience working for an equipment builder or integrator is a plus.
◆Technical Proficiency:
◆Expertise in Rockwell Automation software and Allen Bradley PLC systems.
◆Experience with Fanuc Robotics .
◆Ability to draft and interpret electrical schematics.

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As a Controls Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support for the Butler Manufacturing Operations. You are responsible for maintaining and optimizing control systems to ensure seamless production and peak system performance. You will act as a change agent, driving continuous improvement in equipment reliability and a safety-focused culture. The control engineer will be required to lead projects from concept through completion.