Controls Engineer: PLC & Motion, 1st Shift, 50–70% Travel

Accounting Search; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH. You will develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, program PLCs, and support equipment upgrades to improve reliability and efficiency across facilities.

The role requires advanced PLC knowledge, strong motion control skills, and the ability to lead technical initiatives while traveling roughly 50–70% and working 1st shift. A driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 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 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 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

Analytical thinking

Leadership / influence

Communication

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH. You will develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, program PLCs, and support equipment upgrades to improve reliability and efficiency across facilities.

The role requires advanced PLC knowledge, strong motion control skills, and the ability to lead technical initiatives while traveling roughly 50–70% and working 1st shift. A driver’s license is required.