On-Site Automation Engineer – Beverage Packaging & Controls

Electrical Automation Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

20% annual bonus

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to provide on-site automation support for a high-speed beverage manufacturing facility in Glendale. The role focuses on PLC/HMI troubleshooting, project execution, and technical leadership on 2-2-3 shift.

You will mentor maintenance staff, manage documentation, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and throughput while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Four+ years in industrial automation or controls in high-speed manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems and instrumentation in food/beverage or similar industries.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings and document changes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work a 2-2-3 schedule (6:00 AM–6:00 PM).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-shift controls and automation expert.
• Provide Tier 1 and 2 troubleshooting for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and networks.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures to restore production safely and quickly.
• Identify recurring issues and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians and operators on controls best practices.
• Maintain documentation, backups, and change records; support commissioning and upgrades.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI

VFDs

Servo systems

Instrumentation

Industrial networks

Electrical control systems

Schematic reading

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix

FactoryTalk HMIs

PowerFlex drives

Ethernet industrial networks

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to provide on-site automation support for a high-speed beverage manufacturing facility in Glendale. The role focuses on PLC/HMI troubleshooting, project execution, and technical leadership on 2-2-3 shift.

You will mentor maintenance staff, manage documentation, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and throughput while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.