Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift & 50-70% Travel

Acloché LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acloché LLC in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Controls Engineer for the third shift to support beverage manufacturing operations. You will develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, program PLCs, troubleshoot, and upgrade controls across multiple facilities.

The role requires advanced PLC skills, motion control knowledge, and the ability to lead technical initiatives while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two to four 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

Advanced PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Acloché LLC in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Controls Engineer for the third shift to support beverage manufacturing operations. You will develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, program PLCs, troubleshoot, and upgrade controls across multiple facilities.

The role requires advanced PLC skills, motion control knowledge, and the ability to lead technical initiatives while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.