Controls Engineer - Beverage Automation (Travel 50-70%)

Henderson Group Recruiting; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH seeks a Controls Engineer for the 1st shift to support automated production and warehouse operations. You will develop and implement control strategies, program PLCs, troubleshoot, and guide upgrades across facilities.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations, establish coding standards, stay current with automation tech, and travel 50–70% to support multiple sites.

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 across departments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% and work third shift.

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

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Controls documentation

Education

Associate degree

Associates degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

RSView

Rockwell Automation platforms

Job description

Confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH seeks a Controls Engineer for the 1st shift to support automated production and warehouse operations. You will develop and implement control strategies, program PLCs, troubleshoot, and guide upgrades across facilities.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations, establish coding standards, stay current with automation tech, and travel 50–70% to support multiple sites.