Night Shift Automation Engineer – Beverage Packaging

Electrical Automation Services

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

20% target bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for the Glendale/Phoenix area to provide dedicated on-shift controls support. You will troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and network issues, mentor maintenance staff, and lead improvements across filling, canning, and packaging lines in a high-speed beverage environment.

The role requires a four-year manufacturing automation background, strong schematic literacy, and the ability to operate on a 2-2-3 night schedule

Qualifications

Associate degree in engineering technology, information systems, industrial automation and controls, or a related technical discipline
At least four years of industrial automation or controls experience in high-speed manufacturing environments
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 read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple plant departments
Willingness to work a 2-2-3 night schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-shift controls and automation expert
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting 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 to 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 and process modifications
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