Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift (Travel 50-70%)

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

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Controls Engineer for third shift at a confidential beverage manufacturing site. You’ll develop and implement control strategies for automated production and warehouse systems, program PLCs, and support equipment upgrades.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong problem solving, and the ability to guide maintenance teams across facilities. Travel of 50% to 70% is required, and a technical degree with relevant PLC experience is

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two to four years of equivalent 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

PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC in the Indianapolis area is seeking a Controls Engineer for third shift at a confidential beverage manufacturing site. You’ll develop and implement control strategies for automated production and warehouse systems, program PLCs, and support equipment upgrades.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong problem solving, and the ability to guide maintenance teams across facilities. Travel of 50% to 70% is required, and a technical degree with relevant PLC experience is