Controls Engineer - 1st Shift Automation Leader (Travel 50-70%)

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. in Twinsburg, OH, is seeking a Controls Engineer for 1st shift to support beverage manufacturing facilities. You’ll troubleshoot, program PLCs, and improve automation across production and warehouse operations to boost reliability and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong motion/automation knowledge, and the ability to lead through technical expertise while collaborating with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams. Travel is substantial.

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

Industrial automation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation platforms

RSView

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. in Twinsburg, OH, is seeking a Controls Engineer for 1st shift to support beverage manufacturing facilities. You’ll troubleshoot, program PLCs, and improve automation across production and warehouse operations to boost reliability and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong motion/automation knowledge, and the ability to lead through technical expertise while collaborating with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams. Travel is substantial.