Controls Engineer - PLC/Motion, Travel 50-70%

True North Consultants, Inc.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH.

You will support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations, applying hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements to drive reliability and efficiency across locations. You will lead with technical expertise, coordinate with engineering and maintenance, and travel 50–70% while contributing to cross-site initiatives.

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 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

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Associate degree or 2–4 years related experience

Electrical/Controls degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation platforms

RSView

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer for a confidential beverage manufacturer in Twinsburg, OH.

You will support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations, applying hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements to drive reliability and efficiency across locations. You will lead with technical expertise, coordinate with engineering and maintenance, and travel 50–70% while contributing to cross-site initiatives.