Controls Engineer - PLC & Motion Automation (Travel 50-70%)

Job Juncture; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is recruiting a Controls Engineer for a confidential liquid beverage manufacturer in the Twinsburg, OH area. You will support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across facilities, addressing programming, troubleshooting, and device improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.

You will develop control strategies for production equipment and conveyors, program PLCs, and guide teams with technical direction while staying current with automation tools and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 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%.

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

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Technical diploma or controls-related certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Job Juncture is recruiting a Controls Engineer for a confidential liquid beverage manufacturer in the Twinsburg, OH area. You will support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across facilities, addressing programming, troubleshooting, and device improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.

You will develop control strategies for production equipment and conveyors, program PLCs, and guide teams with technical direction while staying current with automation tools and