PLC Controls Engineer — 1st Shift, 50–70% Travel

Key People; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverage Manufacturing in Twinsburg, OH seeks a Controls Engineer for 1st Shift. The role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements to boost reliability and efficiency across locations.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, programming PLCs, and guiding cross-functional teams. Travel and shift requirements apply, with a base salary of $75,000–$90,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming and motion control/automation knowledge.
• Ability to develop controls solutions and troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise and influence decisions across departments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work third shift and travel 50–70%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment and warehouse operations.
• Program, troubleshoot, test, and repair PLC-based controls and motion systems.
• Support design and development of controls for new equipment and system upgrades.
• Establish programming standards, coding practices, and controls documentation across facilities.
• Evaluate automation solutions and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations leaders to prioritize and resolve controls issues.
• Provide technical direction and training to site controls engineers and maintenance teams.
• Explain technical recommendations clearly to plant teams and senior leadership.
• Stay current with automation technology, programming tools, and emerging equipment capabilities.

Skills

Advanced PLC programming

Motion control

Controls troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership influence

Education

Associate degree

Electrical/controls degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

Beverage Manufacturing in Twinsburg, OH seeks a Controls Engineer for 1st Shift. The role focuses on automated production and warehouse operations, combining hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements to boost reliability and efficiency across locations.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, programming PLCs, and guiding cross-functional teams. Travel and shift requirements apply, with a base salary of $75,000–$90,000 depending on experience.