Controls Engineer - Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to support on-site automation at a Glendale, AZ facility. You will program and troubleshoot Allen‑Bradley PLCs on high-speed beverage lines, mentor technicians, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and throughput.

The role requires 4+ years in industrial automation, familiarity with Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, and Ethernet/IP networks. 12-hour 2-2-3 shifts with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting on high-speed production lines.
• 4+ years in industrial automation on beverage/packaging lines.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 on-shift controls support.
• Diagnose PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and industrial-network issues to restore production.
• Develop and implement PLC/HMI changes to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Mentor maintenance technicians and operators.
• Maintain PLC/HMI backups, drawings, and change records.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Industrial automation

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology/industrial automation

Tools

Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk

EtherNet/IP networking

PowerFlex VFDs

Job description

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.