Senior Controls Engineer -Indianapolis Area
APEX Controls, LLC · Indianapolis, IN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at APEX Controls, LLC (industrial) in Indianapolis, IN. Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI) across customers facility.
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 20 other live controls postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 86%
- ✓ PLC 81%
- Robotics 52%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 38%
- Team leadership 29%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI) across customers facility.
- ◆Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to control systems, instrumentation, and automation.
- ◆Implement process optimization strategies to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize waste.
- ◆Optimize control system process loops.
- ◆Collaborate with customers to ensure smooth integration of control systems.
- ◆Develop and manage process control documentation, including control system functional specifications documents, P&IDs, and system architecture diagrams.
- ◆Provide technical leadership for capital projects, including scope development, commissioning, and validation.
- ◆Lead control system upgrades, migrations, and expansions to support future process enhancements.
- ◆Mentor and train junior engineers and technical staff in process control best practices.
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- ◆Understand and comply with internal standards, customer-specific standards recognized national/international standards and safety standards.
- ◆Work with both Apex and customer staff to evaluate future projects.
- ◆Work with internal and external electricians and electrical technicians in the review of control system construction and wiring, including troubleshooting assistance of both Apex Controls’ design and interfaces to systems provided by others.
- ◆Provide timely and accurate feedback regarding project status.
- ◆Participate in, and lead, training of customers, both technical and non-technical.
- ◆Willing to participate/lead internal training activities.
- ◆Actively share knowledge with peers.
- ◆Willing and able to travel when needed.
- ◆Always act with honesty and integrity.
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Job Description
Apex Controls is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of automated control systems for customer’s manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operations. Your expertise will help drive improvements in productivity, quality, and process controls, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.