Controls Engineer – 3rd Shift (PLC/Motion) | 50-70% Travel

Your Talent Team; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential liquid beverage manufacturer. The role emphasizes developing and optimizing automated production and warehouse controls, combining hands-on troubleshooting with PLC programming to improve reliability and efficiency across multiple facilities.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree (or 2–4 years related experience), strong PLC and motion-control expertise, and the ability to travel 50–70% for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years 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, conveyors, 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

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Your Talent Team in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential liquid beverage manufacturer. The role emphasizes developing and optimizing automated production and warehouse controls, combining hands-on troubleshooting with PLC programming to improve reliability and efficiency across multiple facilities.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree (or 2–4 years related experience), strong PLC and motion-control expertise, and the ability to travel 50–70% for