Controls Engineer – 3rd Shift | PLC & Automation Lead

The Keystone Distinction Group; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. This third‑shift role supports automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across multiple facilities, combining hands‑on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements to boost reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies for production equipment and conveyors, programming PLCs, supporting new equipment

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.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% and work third shift.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Formation

Associate degree

Bachelor's in electrical engineering

Outils

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation platforms

RSView

Description du poste

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. This third‑shift role supports automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across multiple facilities, combining hands‑on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements to boost reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies for production equipment and conveyors, programming PLCs, supporting new equipment