Controls Engineer

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated seeks a Controls Engineer to guide control implementations across our Twinsburg manufacturing and warehouse sites. You will help standardize practices, develop PLC-based strategies, and support equipment integration while coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams.

The role requires hands-on design, testing, and training across locations, with travel up to 70%. A strong background in motion systems and AB/Rockwell ecosystems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls is preferred.
• AB or Rockwell Automation training/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and provide strategic controls implementation guidance for manufacturing and warehouse departments.
• Develop high-level control strategies for automated equipment and PLC-driven systems.
• Oversee multiple sites and standardize control practices across locations.
• Troubleshoot and train plant maintenance on control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership by influence

Presentation skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSView

Job description

Locations: Twinsburg

Pay Range: $ 73,000 - $ 80,000

Schedule: 1st Shift

We're more than beverages-we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

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.