Controls Engineer: PLCs, Automation & 50-70% Travel

KingRecruitingServices; Twinsburg (OH); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KingRecruitingServices in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer for the 1st shift to support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across multiple facilities. You will develop control strategies, program PLCs, troubleshoot, and drive equipment improvements while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, advanced PLC programming, and strong communication skills to guide site teams and leadership in reliability and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming and motion control knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
• 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%.

Responsabilités

• 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 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.

Connaissances

PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Formation

Associate degree

Electrical engineering background

Outils

Allen-Bradley controls

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Description du poste

KingRecruitingServices in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer for the 1st shift to support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across multiple facilities. You will develop control strategies, program PLCs, troubleshoot, and drive equipment improvements while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, advanced PLC programming, and strong communication skills to guide site teams and leadership in reliability and