3rd Shift Controls Engineer — PLC & Automation Leader

Sora Resource Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indianapolis area confidential beverage manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer for the third shift to maintain and improve automated production and warehouse systems. You will develop control strategies, program PLCs, test, and troubleshoot equipment while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.

You will establish coding standards, document controls across facilities, evaluate automation options, and mentor site controls staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two to four years of related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming skills and strong knowledge of motion control and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to develop controls solutions and troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise and influence decisions across departments.
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to work third shift and travel approximately 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

Analytical thinking

Planning

Communication

Leadership

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation platforms

RSView

Job description

The Indianapolis area confidential beverage manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer for the third shift to maintain and improve automated production and warehouse systems. You will develop control strategies, program PLCs, test, and troubleshoot equipment while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.

You will establish coding standards, document controls across facilities, evaluate automation options, and mentor site controls staff.