Maintenance Automation Engineer - Night Shift

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Automation / Electrical Engineer to support a large, highly automated manufacturing facility. This role is focused on night-shift, on-the-floor troubleshooting, supporting maintenance electricians, and improving machine reliability. You will be working with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

If you enjoy solving real-time problems, working directly with production equipment, and being the go-to controls expert on shift, this role is built for you.

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

• Pay: $55 - $63/hr
• Job Type: Long-term contract (with the possibility of Contract-to-Hire)
• Shift: 6:00pm - 6:00am (alternating weeks and weekends)

What You Will Do

• Provide on-shift troubleshooting support for PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Support and coach maintenance electricians during breakdowns
• Diagnose issues with PLCs, drives, motion systems, and industrial networks
• Help identify and implement machine reliability improvements
• Work closely with maintenance leadership and production teams
• Interface with internal engineering teams and outside support as needed

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• 2–5+ years supporting industrial automation or controls in manufacturing
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems

Experience with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and VFDs

• Familiarity with electrical design standards and the ability to develop control system designs using industry-standard CAD software
• Comfortable working night shift and weekends

Nice to Have

Robotics experience (Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa)

Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)

AutoCAD Electrical or controls design experience

Why Join Us?

This is a long-term opportunity to work hands-on with advanced, highly automated manufacturing equipment while serving as the on-shift technical authority for controls and automation. You’ll play a critical role in keeping production running, supporting maintenance teams, and improving equipment reliability—without being stuck behind a desk. If you’re an Automation or Controls Engineer who enjoys real-time problem solving, night-shift work, and making a direct impact on operations, we encourage you to apply today.