3rd-Shift Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Expert

True North Consultants, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Controls Engineer for the 3rd shift to support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across facilities. You will troubleshoot, program PLC-based controls, and drive equipment improvements to enhance reliability and production efficiency.

You will develop control strategies, maintain coding standards, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations leaders to resolve issues and implement upgrades.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming skills and motion control knowledge.
• Ability to develop controls solutions and troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to work third shift and travel 50%–70%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, conveyor systems, and warehouse operations.
• Program, troubleshoot, test, and repair PLC-based controls and motion systems.
• Support the design and development of controls for new equipment and system upgrades.
• Establish consistent programming standards, coding practices, and controls documentation across facilities.
• Evaluate automation solutions and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations leaders to prioritize and resolve controls issues.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and training to site controls engineers and maintenance teams.
• Explain technical recommendations clearly to plant teams and senior leadership.
• Stay current with automation technology, programming tools, and emerging equipment capabilities.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Controls Engineer for the 3rd shift to support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across facilities. You will troubleshoot, program PLC-based controls, and drive equipment improvements to enhance reliability and production efficiency.

You will develop control strategies, maintain coding standards, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations leaders to resolve issues and implement upgrades.