Controls Engineer 1st Shift
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Twinsburg, OH · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
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Controls Engineer – 1st Shift
Beverage Manufacturing | Twinsburg, OH
Base Salary: $75,000–$90,000, depending on experience Schedule: 1st Shift Travel: Approximately 50%–70%
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting a Controls Engineer for a confidential liquid beverage manufacturer in the Twinsburg, OH area
This role supports automated manufacturing and warehouse operations across multiple facilities. You’ll combine hands-on troubleshooting with controls programming, equipment improvements, and technical guidance to help teams improve reliability, production efficiency, and consistency across locations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, conveyor systems, and warehouse operations.
Program, troubleshoot, test, and repair PLC-based controls and motion systems.
Support the design and development of controls for new equipment and system upgrades.
Establish consistent 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, coaching, 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.
Required Qualifications
Associate degree or two to four years of equivalent related work experience.
Advanced PLC programming skills and strong knowledge of motion control and industrial automation systems.
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 approximately 50%–70%.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.
Electrical engineering or controls engineering experience.
Experience with Allen-Bradley controls, Rockwell Automation platforms, and RSView.
Experience supporting continuous-flow conveyor systems.
Documented Allen-Bradley or Rockwell Automation training or certifications.
Work Environment
This position supports manufacturing and warehouse facilities with varying operating conditions. Work may involve elevated noise levels, areas without temperature control, and exposure to hot or cold temperatures.