Electrical Controls Engineer - Day Shift

Electrical Automation Services; Peoria (AZ); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Electrical Automation Services seeks an experienced Controls Engineer for an on-site, day-shift role based in Peoria, AZ. The position focuses on supporting high-speed beverage production, troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, and motion systems, and leading improvements across the plant.

The candidate will mentor maintenance staff, manage change processes, and collaborate with operations and quality teams to boost safety, reliability, and throughput.

Formación

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 4+ years of automation/controls experience in high-speed manufacturing.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming skills.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as on-shift controls and automation expert.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting for production equipment.
• Diagnose PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation and network issues.
• Develop and implement controls projects to improve safety, quality, reliability, throughput.
• Maintain documentation and backups; support commissioning and upgrades.

Conocimientos

PLC troubleshooting

HMI & SCADA

VFDs

Servo systems

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

Electrical control systems

Reading schematics

Cross-functional communication

Educación

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Allen-Bradley CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View

PowerFlex drives

Descripción del empleo

Location: This position is on-site in Peoria, AZ. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Peoria.Electrical Controls Engineer – Day ShiftLocation: Glendale, ArizonaSchedule: 2-2-3 schedule, 6:00 AM–6:00 PMBase Salary: $100,000–$130,000Annual Bonus: 20% target bonusRelocation Assistance: AvailablePosition OverviewA leading high-speed beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to provide dedicated automation and controls support at its Glendale, Arizona facility.This position will serve as the on-shift controls expert, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting support throughout the plant. The Controls Engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality to resolve equipment issues, improve reliability, increase throughput, and execute automation-focused improvement projects.The Controls Engineer will also provide technical leadership, mentoring, and controls training to maintenance technicians and equipment operators.Experience with KHS equipment is preferred but not required. Candidates with relevant controls experience supporting high-speed bottling, canning, packaging, processing, or conveyor equipment are encouraged to apply.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary on-shift controls and automation expert.Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting support for automated production, processing, and packaging equipment.Diagnose PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, instrumentation, motion-control, and industrial-network issues.Troubleshoot equipment failures and restore production safely and efficiently.Identify recurring equipment problems and implement permanent corrective actions.Develop and execute controls projects that improve safety, quality, reliability, and throughput.Support high-speed beverage processing, filling, canning, conveying, and packaging systems.Participate in the Management of Change process for controls, equipment, and process modifications.Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams on continuous-improvement initiatives.Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance technicians and operators.Maintain PLC and HMI program backups, controls documentation, electrical drawings, and change records.Support equipment commissioning, controls upgrades, new installations, and system integration projects.Required QualificationsAssociate degree in engineering technology, information systems, industrial automation and controls, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered.At least four years of industrial automation or controls experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, consumer packaged goods, or another high-speed manufacturing environment.Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming capabilities.Experience troubleshooting automated production, conveyor, and packaging equipment.Knowledge of HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, industrial networks, and electrical control systems.Ability to independently diagnose complex controls problems and execute automation projects.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple plant departments.Willingness and ability to work a 2-2-3 day schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Preferred ExperienceExperience with KHS beverage processing, filling, canning, or packaging equipment.Experience with Krones, Sidel, or comparable high-speed beverage equipment.Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix PLCs.Experience with FactoryTalk HMIs, PowerFlex drives, industrial Ethernet networks, motion control, and servo systems.Experience in beverage, brewery, bottling, canning, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods operations.Experience training or mentoring maintenance technicians.Experience leading controls upgrades, commissioning, equipment installations, or continuous-improvement projects.CompensationBase salary of $100,000–$130,000, based on experience.20% target annual bonus.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.Comprehensive company benefits package.