Controls Engineer - PLC & Motion (1st Shift, 50-70% Travel)

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH. The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with PLC programming to support automated production and warehouse operations across facilities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 2–4 years of related experience, strong PLC programming and motion control skills, and the ability to lead and train others. This is a 1st shift role with 50–70% travel.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years related 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%.

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

Leadership

Driver's license

3rd shift readiness

Education

Associate degree

Electrical engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley

RSView

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH. The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with PLC programming to support automated production and warehouse operations across facilities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 2–4 years of related experience, strong PLC programming and motion control skills, and the ability to lead and train others. This is a 1st shift role with 50–70% travel.