Sr. Plant Controls Engineer

Swire Coca-Cola, USA; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

HSA

Virtual care

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Product discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Plant Controls Engineer to lead control system improvements on production lines. You will troubleshoot, install, and optimize PLC/HMI/SCADA programs to maximize line efficiency and reduce downtime.

The role requires 6+ years of industrial controls experience, proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, devicenet/controlnet/DH+/Ethernet, and knowledge of sensors, transmitters, and servo motors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience in related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• High School diploma and Controls Systems Certification required
• Proficient with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, electrical design, VFDs, industrial electrical hardware
• 6+ years working with controls in industrial manufacturing
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs and networks (Devicenet, Controlnet, DH+, Ethernet)
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, sensors (PNP, NPN), Transmitters (Temperature, Flow, Conductivity, pH, Pressure)
• Knowledge of Servo motors
• Ability to work with and lead a team maintenance technicians
• Ability to interact and work with other departments

Responsibilities

• Visually and electronically identify control equipment issues and troubleshoot and repair as needed to ensure line efficiencies
• Direct maintenance technicians in installing control equipment to sustain or improve operational efficiencies
• Install, maintain, repair and replace control equipment by leveraging internal knowledge and vendors
• Train electricians and maintenance staff on how to maintain control on electrical systems
• Configure and maintain industrial networks such as Ethernet, Devicenet, Controlnet, DH+ and Remote I/O to enable continuous operation of equipment
• Program control equipment of machines to facilitate use by other employees and ensure machines function meet production demands
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC/HMI/SCADA programming

Electrical design

VFDs

Industrial electrical hardware

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Industrial networks

Devicenet

Controlnet

DH+

Ethernet

Sensors (PNP/NPN)

Transmitters (temp, flow, pH, etc.)

Servo motors

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

High School diploma + Controls Systems Certification

Controls Systems Certification

Tools

Devicenet

Controlnet

DH+

Ethernet

Job description

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family‑owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

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Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

What does a Senior Plant Controls Engineer do at Swire Coca-Cola?

Maintain, troubleshoot, install and recommend control changes or practices on production lines. Find and implement control change to maximize efficiency within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Visually and electronically inspect and identify control equipment issues and troubleshoot and repair as needed to ensure line efficiencies
• Direct maintenance technicians in installing control equipment to sustain or improve operational efficiencies
• Install, maintain, repair and replace control equipment by leveraging internal knowledge and vendors
• Train electricians and maintenance staff on how to maintain control on electrical systems
• Configure and maintain industrial networks such as Ethernet, Devicenet, Controlnet, DH+ and Remote I/O to enable continuous operation of equipment
• Program control equipment of machines to facilitate use by other employees and ensure machines function meet production demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering preferred
• High School diploma and Controls Systems Certification required
• Proficient with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, electrical design, Variable Frequency Drive's, Industrial Electrical hardware required and
• 6+ years working with controls in industrial manufacturing required
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs and Networks (Devicnet, Controlnet, DH+, Remote I/O and Ethernet)
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, sensors (PNP, NPN), Tranmitters (Temperature, Flow, Conductivity, pH, Pressure)
• Knowledge of Servo motors
• Ability to work with and lead a team maintenance technicians
• Ability to interact and work with other departments

Come and join our Sparkling team!

Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre‑employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.

Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.

All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.