Controls Engineer: PLC & Motion Expert (50–70% Travel)

Saint Cyr Partners; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturing operation in Twinsburg, OH. This role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with PLC programming, equipment improvements, and technical guidance to improve reliability and efficiency across locations.

The successful candidate will develop control strategies, program PLCs, and support system upgrades while maintaining programming standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two to four years related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming skills 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 across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, conveyors, 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 skills

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturing operation in Twinsburg, OH. This role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with PLC programming, equipment improvements, and technical guidance to improve reliability and efficiency across locations.

The successful candidate will develop control strategies, program PLCs, and support system upgrades while maintaining programming standards.