Lead Controls Engineer - Manufacturing & Warehouse Systems

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated seeks a Controls Engineer to guide control implementations across our Twinsburg manufacturing and warehouse sites. You will help standardize practices, develop PLC-based strategies, and support equipment integration while coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams.

The role requires hands-on design, testing, and training across locations, with travel up to 70%. A strong background in motion systems and AB/Rockwell ecosystems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls is preferred.
• AB or Rockwell Automation training/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and provide strategic controls implementation guidance for manufacturing and warehouse departments.
• Develop high-level control strategies for automated equipment and PLC-driven systems.
• Oversee multiple sites and standardize control practices across locations.
• Troubleshoot and train plant maintenance on control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership by influence

Presentation skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSView

Job description

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated seeks a Controls Engineer to guide control implementations across our Twinsburg manufacturing and warehouse sites. You will help standardize practices, develop PLC-based strategies, and support equipment integration while coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams.

The role requires hands-on design, testing, and training across locations, with travel up to 70%. A strong background in motion systems and AB/Rockwell ecosystems is preferred.