Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift | PLC & Motion Expert

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

Job summary

Talent With Heart is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on automation, PLC programming, and equipment improvements across multiple facilities.

You will troubleshoot, program, and develop control strategies for automated production and warehouse operations, while guiding site teams and maintaining programming standards. Travel and third-shift hours are required.

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.
• 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

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Organization

Leadership

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

RSView

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Talent With Heart is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on automation, PLC programming, and equipment improvements across multiple facilities.

You will troubleshoot, program, and develop control strategies for automated production and warehouse operations, while guiding site teams and maintaining programming standards. Travel and third-shift hours are required.