Controls Engineer

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking a Controls Engineer in Indianapolis for strategic controls implementations across manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will drive standardized practices to optimize machine performance and productivity, and you will guide locations in adopting new control methods.

The role requires strong PLC programming, AB/Rockwell experience, and leadership to mentor plant engineers. Travel up to 50-70% may be required, and 3rd shift is typical.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-4 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs strategic controls implementation for manufacturing and warehouse departments.
• Develops high-level control strategies for automated equipment.
• Oversees standardized controls practices across locations.
• Leads, educates, and trains plant controls engineers.
• Troubleshoots and tests control systems; provides guidance to maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

RSView

motion systems

controls systems

leadership

communication

problem solving

travel

Education

Associate degree or 2-4 years related experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

AB Rockwell Automation

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Job description

Requisition ID: 268683

Locations: Indianapolis

Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000 Salaried, depending on experience

Schedule: 3rd Shift

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Job Overview

The Controls Engineer is responsible for directing and providing strategic controls implementation guidance to CCCI Manufacturing and Warehouse departments. This position establishes and implements CCCI standardized best engineering controls practices and processes that ensure optimal machine performance and overall line efficiency and productivity improvements; ensures controls programming practices are consistent from location to location; supervises the identification, evaluation, and selective implementation of control solutions. TheControls Engineer is also responsible for overseeing multiple sites and leading the Company-wide effort to explore, define, and implement new control practices and control processes within all areas related to automated Manufacturing and Warehousing Systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as both a technical expert and a leader within the Company and leads by influence and expertise
• Develops high-level control strategies for all automated equipment in our warehouse and manufacturing facilities
• Develops a control strategy for automated production facility machinery to include all PLC-driven equipment
• Assists with the design and development of control systems for new equipment and systems
• Serves as the Company Controls expert and power user and provides guidance to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Director of Manufacturing, Plant Managers, and Vertique Systems Managers
• Establishes an overarching controls philosophy and logic for all equipment systems within the company by establishing coding rules and controls procedures for specific types of manufacturing cells and documenting these practices to ensure standardization
• Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs control systems and assists and provides control logic guidance and training to plant Maintenance Managers
• Supervise,educate, and train plant-level control engineers while maintaining expertise within the Controls Engineer field and shouldstay abreast of new technology, emerging software code, and new equipment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High degree of professionalism
• Thorough knowledge of and a high skill level programming of motion systems, PLCs, and associated Controls systems
• Knowledge and familiarity with Allen Bradley and RS View a plus
• Ability to understand and properly influence decisions of senior management
• Ability to influence decision making of peers
• Knowledge of controls systems development methodology
• Detailed and structured thought process
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels in the organization
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Facilitating skills
• Advanced PLC programming skills.
• Leads by accomplishment and example
• Promotes a good working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and staff
• Proactive in nature, actively participates, and is self-motivated
• Encourages and motivates others
• Continually demonstrates a level of integrity and professional demeanor in keeping with the company's mission and values
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Clearly communicates complex concepts with all levels of the organization
• Travel 50% - 70% of the time

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-4 years equivalent related work experience
• Driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4 years)
• Electrical Engineering or Controls experience
• Continuous flow conveyor style systems experience
• AB or Rockwell Automation documented training courses or certifications

Work Environment

Work environments will vary, including noisy and non-temperature-controlled environments or extreme temperatures

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.