Controls Engineer – PLC & Automation (Travel 50–70%)

Kingfisher Recruiting; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH. This role supports automated production and warehouse operations across multiple facilities, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming to improve reliability, production efficiency, and consistency.

The position requires PLC programming expertise, motion control knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams; travel is 50–70% and the shift is 1st.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years of related experience.
• Advanced PLC programming and motion control knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise across departments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% and work third shift.

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 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 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

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH. This role supports automated production and warehouse operations across multiple facilities, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming to improve reliability, production efficiency, and consistency.

The position requires PLC programming expertise, motion control knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams; travel is 50–70% and the shift is 1st.