Controls Engineer – 1st Shift PLC & Motion Automation (Travel 50–70%)

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer for 1st shift in Twinsburg, OH. You will support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations, developing control strategies, programming PLCs, and guiding equipment improvements across facilities.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, system upgrades, and cross-functional collaboration to improve reliability and production efficiency. Travel is expected 50%–70% with occasional field support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming skills.
• Strong knowledge of motion control and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise across departments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work third shift and travel 50%–70%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, conveyors, and warehouses.
• Program, troubleshoot, test, and repair PLC-based controls and motion systems.
• Support controls for new equipment and system upgrades.
• Establish consistent programming standards, coding practices, and documentation.
• Evaluate automation solutions and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations to prioritize and resolve controls issues.
• Provide technical direction and training to site controls engineers and maintenance teams.
• Explain technical recommendations clearly to plant teams and senior leadership.
• Stay current with automation technology and tools.

Skills

Advanced PLC programming

Motion control & automation

Develop controls solutions & Troublesh

Analytical / Planning / Communication

Lead through technical expertise

Valid driver’s license

Third shift & travel 50–70%

Education

Associate degree or 2–4 years related experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation platforms

RSView

Job description

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer for 1st shift in Twinsburg, OH. You will support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations, developing control strategies, programming PLCs, and guiding equipment improvements across facilities.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, system upgrades, and cross-functional collaboration to improve reliability and production efficiency. Travel is expected 50%–70% with occasional field support.