Automation Engineer - Day Shift

Electrical Automation Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

20% annual bonus

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to provide on-site automation support for a high-speed beverage manufacturing facility in Glendale. The role focuses on PLC/HMI troubleshooting, project execution, and technical leadership on 2-2-3 shift.

You will mentor maintenance staff, manage documentation, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and throughput while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Four+ years in industrial automation or controls in high-speed manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems and instrumentation in food/beverage or similar industries.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings and document changes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work a 2-2-3 schedule (6:00 AM–6:00 PM).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-shift controls and automation expert.
• Provide Tier 1 and 2 troubleshooting for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and networks.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures to restore production safely and quickly.
• Identify recurring issues and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians and operators on controls best practices.
• Maintain documentation, backups, and change records; support commissioning and upgrades.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI

VFDs

Servo systems

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

Electrical control systems

Schematic reading

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix

FactoryTalk HMIs

PowerFlex drives

Ethernet industrial networks

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Tempe, AZ. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Tempe.Automation Engineer – Day ShiftLocation: Glendale, ArizonaSchedule: 2-2-3 schedule, 6:00 AM–6:00 PMBase Salary: $100,000–$130,000Annual Bonus: 20% target bonusRelocation Assistance: AvailablePosition OverviewA leading high-speed beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to provide dedicated automation and controls support at its Glendale, Arizona facility.This position will serve as the on-shift controls expert, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting support throughout the plant. The Controls Engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality to resolve equipment issues, improve reliability, increase throughput, and execute automation-focused improvement projects.The Controls Engineer will also provide technical leadership, mentoring, and controls training to maintenance technicians and equipment operators.Experience with KHS equipment is preferred but not required. Candidates with relevant controls experience supporting high-speed bottling, canning, packaging, processing, or conveyor equipment are encouraged to apply.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary on-shift controls and automation expert.Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting support for automated production, processing, and packaging equipment.Diagnose PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation, motion-control, and industrial-network issues.Troubleshoot equipment failures and restore production safely and efficiently.Identify recurring equipment problems and implement permanent corrective actions.Develop and execute controls projects that improve safety, quality, reliability, and throughput.Support high-speed beverage processing, filling, canning, conveying, and packaging systems.Participate in the Management of Change process for controls, equipment, and process modifications.Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams on continuous-improvement initiatives.Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance technicians and operators.Maintain PLC and HMI program backups, controls documentation, electrical drawings, and change records.Support equipment commissioning, controls upgrades, new installations, and system integration projects.Required QualificationsAssociate degree in engineering technology, information systems, industrial automation and controls, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered.At least four years of industrial automation or controls experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, consumer packaged goods, or another high-speed manufacturing environment.Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming capabilities.Experience troubleshooting automated production, conveyor, and packaging equipment.Knowledge of HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, industrial networks, and electrical control systems.Ability to independently diagnose complex controls problems and execute automation projects.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple plant departments.Willingness and ability to work a 2-2-3 day schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Preferred ExperienceExperience with KHS beverage processing, filling, canning, or packaging equipment.Experience with Krones, Sidel, or comparable high-speed beverage equipment.Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix PLCs.Experience with FactoryTalk HMIs, PowerFlex drives, industrial Ethernet networks, motion control, and servo systems.Experience in beverage, brewery, bottling, canning, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods operations.Experience training or mentoring maintenance technicians.Experience leading controls upgrades, commissioning, equipment installations, or continuous-improvement projects.CompensationBase salary of $100,000–$130,000, based on experience.20% target annual bonus.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.Comprehensive company benefits package.