Sr Automation & Controls Engineer

RENK Systems Corporation, located in Camby IN., is the North American hub for RENK Test Systems. RENK delivers world class test equipment to diverse industries including Aviation, Renewable Energy (Wind Turbine), Defense and Automotive. In addition, RENK is the world leader in the design and manufacture of helicopter transmission test stands for development and end of line testing. For example, our aviation customers include most of the main helicopter OEMs such as Boeing, Bell Textron, and Leonardo.

Job Description:

To support domestic and international projects, we are looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer. RENK test stands are highly complex systems with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical sub-systems. The target candidate will need to develop an overall understanding of different types of test stands to program their respective control systems. This position also requires supporting in-house pre-commissioning (either in the US or Germany) and on-site commissioning activities domestically and internationally.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and commission automation solutions for test systems, both at our facilities and at customer sites worldwide.
• Clarify technical requirements in close cooperation with customers and internal engineering departments.
• Design closed-loop control strategies, test sequences, and communication interfaces.
• Program test bench control systems using PLCs and RENK's proprietary RDDS test automation software.
• Commission and validate the test bench automation together with our experienced commissioning team.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve control system related issues using diagnostic tools, data logging and analysis.
• Work closely with our Application Engineering team based in Germany, ensuring effective international cooperation and knowledge sharing.