Controls Engineer, 3rd Shift — PLC & Automation Expert

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

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming to improve reliability and efficiency across facilities.

The ideal candidate has advanced PLC programming skills, experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, and the ability to lead technical projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming and motion control knowledge.
• Ability to develop controls solutions and troubleshoot complex equipment.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise across departments.

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 the design and development of controls for new equipment and upgrades.
• Establish programming standards, coding practices, and controls documentation across facilities.
• Evaluate automation solutions and recommend improvements to equipment performance.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations to prioritize controls issues.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and training to site controls engineers and maintenance teams.
• Explain technical recommendations clearly to plant teams and leadership.
• Stay current with automation technology and programming tools.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming to improve reliability and efficiency across facilities.

The ideal candidate has advanced PLC programming skills, experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, and the ability to lead technical projects.