Controls Engineer 3rd Shift

Job Juncture; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on automated manufacturing and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with PLC programming to improve reliability and efficiency across locations.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 2–4 years of related experience, strong PLC and motion control skills, and the ability to lead technically while traveling 50–70% and working third shift.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming and motion control knowledge.
• 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.
• 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

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Beverage Manufacturing | Indianapolis Area, IN

Base Salary: $75,000–$90,000, depending on experience
Schedule: Third shift
Travel: Approximately 50%–70%

About the Opportunity

Execufit is recruiting a Controls Engineer for a confidential liquid beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area.

This role supports automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across multiple facilities. You’ll combine hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming, equipment improvements, and technical guidance to help teams improve reliability, production efficiency, and consistency across locations.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree or two to four years of equivalent 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%.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.

Electrical engineering or controls engineering experience.

Experience with Allen-Bradley controls, Rockwell Automation platforms, and RSView.

Experience supporting continuous-flow conveyor systems.

Documented Allen-Bradley or Rockwell Automation training or certifications.

This position supports manufacturing and warehouse facilities with varying operating conditions. Work may involve elevated noise levels, areas without temperature control, and exposure to hot or cold temperatures.