Controls Engineer – PLC Automation, 1st Shift, Travel

The Keystone Distinction Group; Twinsburg (OH); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Controls Engineer for its Twinsburg, OH operation on the 1st shift. This role focuses on automated manufacturing and warehouse systems, requiring hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming, and development of controls to improve reliability and efficiency.

Travel is up to 50–70% across facilities; base salary ranges from $75,000 to $90,000, depending on experience. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive standardized

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two to four years of 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%.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Advanced PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Shift flexibility

Formation

Associate degree or 2-4 years related experience

Associates degree in electrical engineering/technical discipline

Outils

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation platforms

RSView

Description du poste

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Controls Engineer for its Twinsburg, OH operation on the 1st shift. This role focuses on automated manufacturing and warehouse systems, requiring hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming, and development of controls to improve reliability and efficiency.

Travel is up to 50–70% across facilities; base salary ranges from $75,000 to $90,000, depending on experience. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive standardized