Controls Engineer – Automation & PLCs (Travel 50–70%)

Eden Capital Careers; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH. This role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements.

You will help improve reliability, production efficiency, and consistency across locations while providing technical direction and mentoring to site teams. Travel is approximately 50%–70% with a 1st shift schedule.

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 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

Advanced PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Valid driver’s license

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Electrical engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen‑Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation platforms

RSView

Job description

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH. This role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements.

You will help improve reliability, production efficiency, and consistency across locations while providing technical direction and mentoring to site teams. Travel is approximately 50%–70% with a 1st shift schedule.