On-Site Controls Engineer - High-Speed Beverage Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to provide on-site automation support at its Mesa facility. You will act as the on-shift controls expert, diagnosing PLC/HMI/VFD/servo issues, mentoring technicians, and leading high-speed beverage equipment projects.

The role requires 4+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC skills, and the ability to work a 2-2-3 schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Competitive salary and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve 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.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI programming

VFDs

Servo systems

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional comms

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

CompactLogix PLCs

FactoryTalk HMIs

PowerFlex drives

Industrial Ethernet networks

Job description

Electrical Automation Services is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to provide on-site automation support at its Mesa facility. You will act as the on-shift controls expert, diagnosing PLC/HMI/VFD/servo issues, mentoring technicians, and leading high-speed beverage equipment projects.

The role requires 4+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC skills, and the ability to work a 2-2-3 schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Competitive salary and relocation assistance are offered.