Controls Engineer – PLC & Automation, 1st Shift

Launching Point; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer for 1st shift to support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across multiple facilities. You’ll troubleshoot, program, and improve controls to drive reliability and efficiency across sites.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies for production equipment, programming PLCs, and establishing standards. Travel 50–70% and collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams are expected.

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 skills

Technical leadership

Education

Associate degree or two to four years of equivalent related work experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

RSView

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Launching Point in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer for 1st shift to support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across multiple facilities. You’ll troubleshoot, program, and improve controls to drive reliability and efficiency across sites.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies for production equipment, programming PLCs, and establishing standards. Travel 50–70% and collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams are expected.