Controls Engineer - Day Shift

Electrical Automation Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for its Glendale, AZ facility. You will provide on-site automation support for high‑speed beverage lines, writing ladder logic in Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 and debugging PLCs, HMIs, and drives.

This is a day-shift, 12‑hour rotation, with relocation assistance available. You will mentor technicians, collaborate with operations and maintenance, and lead improvements to safety, quality and throughput through automation

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming, not just troubleshooting: write and modify ladder logic.
• 4+ years of industrial automation on high-speed production lines.
• Strong troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo/motion, and industrial networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-shift controls and automation expert for processing, filling, canning, conveying, and packaging.
• Diagnose PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation, motion-control, and network issues and restore production safely.
• Identify recurring problems and implement permanent corrective actions including PLC/HMI changes.
• Develop and execute controls projects to improve safety, quality, reliability, and throughput.
• Mentor maintenance technicians and operators; support commissioning and system integration.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogi

Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000

Troubleshooting

Industrial networks EtherNet/IP

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology/industrial automation

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk

PowerFlex

EtherNet/IP troubleshooting

Job description

Applicants must currently live in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas.Location: This is a full-time, direct-hire, on-site position in Glendale, AZ. Relocation assistance is offered, so candidates anywhere in the U.S. who are willing to relocate to the Phoenix/Glendale area are encouraged to apply.About the role: You will work on-site in the plant on high-speed beverage filling and packaging lines, programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs on running production equipment. This is a plant-floor controls engineering role, not a software, QA, or test-automation role.Controls Engineer – Day ShiftSchedule: 2-2-3 rotation, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM (Day shift, 12-hour shifts)Base Salary: $100,000–$130,000Annual Bonus: 20% target bonusRelocation Assistance: AvailableWhat You Must BringHands-on PLC programming, not just troubleshooting: you write and modify ladder logic yourself, ideally Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix in Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.4+ years of industrial controls or automation experience on high-speed production lines (beverage, food, packaging, CPG, pharmaceutical, or similar).Strong troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs (FactoryTalk or similar), VFDs (PowerFlex or similar), servo/motion, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP).Willingness to work a 12-hour 2-2-3 day rotation, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.This is a salaried engineering role. It is not an entry-level position and not a maintenance technician or parts-replacement role.Position OverviewA leading high-speed beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to provide dedicated automation and controls support at its Glendale, Arizona facility.This position serves as the on-shift controls expert, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting support throughout the plant. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality to resolve equipment issues, improve reliability, increase throughput, and execute automation-focused improvement projects, while mentoring and training maintenance technicians and operators.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary on-shift controls and automation expert.Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting for automated processing, filling, canning, conveying, and packaging equipment.Diagnose PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation, motion-control, and industrial-network issues and restore production safely.Identify recurring equipment problems and implement permanent corrective actions, including PLC and HMI program changes.Develop and execute controls projects that improve safety, quality, reliability, and throughput.Participate in the Management of Change process for controls, equipment, and process modifications.Maintain PLC and HMI program backups, controls documentation, electrical drawings, and change records.Support commissioning, controls upgrades, new installations, and system integration projects.Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance technicians and operators.Required QualificationsAssociate degree in engineering technology, industrial automation and controls, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered.At least four years of industrial automation or controls experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capabilities.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.Ability to independently diagnose complex controls problems and execute automation projects.Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple plant departments.Preferred ExperienceKHS, Krones, Sidel, or comparable high-speed beverage processing, filling, canning, or packaging equipment.Beverage, brewery, bottling, canning, or food manufacturing operations.Controls upgrades, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and continuous-improvement projects.Training or mentoring maintenance technicians.CompensationBase salary of $100,000–$130,000, based on experience.20% target annual bonus.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.Comprehensive company benefits package.