Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Leader (Travel 50%+)

LRSolutions, LLC; Twinsburg (OH); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Beverage manufacturing company in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer for 1st shift. You will support automated production and warehouse operations across facilities, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming to improve reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, programming PLCs, supporting new equipment, standardizing coding practices, and mentoring site controls teams. Travel 50–70% is required.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise and influence decisions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work third shift and travel 50–70%.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

Motion control

Automation systems

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Ausbildung

Associate degree or 2–4 years experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Jobbeschreibung

Beverage manufacturing company in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer for 1st shift. You will support automated production and warehouse operations across facilities, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming to improve reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, programming PLCs, supporting new equipment, standardizing coding practices, and mentoring site controls teams. Travel 50–70% is required.