Plant Controls Engineer: PLC/Automation & Process Optimization

Mountaintop Beverage; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaintop Beverage in Morgantown, WV, seeks a Controls Engineer to analyze manufacturing processes and implement controls to optimize production efficiency. The role includes developing control architectures, standardizing electrical components, and supporting ongoing system upgrades to ensure safety and quality.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of controls experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong PLC skills and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Process, Controls, Automation, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of controls/electrical engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Experience with PLC programming and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the control architecture to improve data collection and plant reliability.
• Standardize electrical components and designs to simplify operations.
• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.
• Interpret vendor specifications and align with Mountaintop's standards/specs.
• Support production continuity by maintaining and upgrading electrical control systems.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on electrical/control system preventative maintenance.
• Schedule and manage electrical/control system upgrades within the plant.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Root cause analysis

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Process, Controls, Automation, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

B&R control platforms

VFDs

Servo drives

Job description

Mountaintop Beverage in Morgantown, WV, seeks a Controls Engineer to analyze manufacturing processes and implement controls to optimize production efficiency. The role includes developing control architectures, standardizing electrical components, and supporting ongoing system upgrades to ensure safety and quality.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of controls experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong PLC skills and problem-solving abilities.