3rd-Shift Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Pro

Accounting Search; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search seeks a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations across facilities, with hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming, and support for equipment upgrades.

This position requires an associate degree or 2–4 years of related experience, strong PLC and motion control skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 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

Communication

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree

Two to four years of related experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

RSView

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Accounting Search seeks a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations across facilities, with hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming, and support for equipment upgrades.

This position requires an associate degree or 2–4 years of related experience, strong PLC and motion control skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.