Controls Engineer

The CCA Maintenance Team is new and evolving, offering a unique opportunity to help shape the future of plant automation. As automation expands across the site, this role provides hands-on experience with new technologies while supporting legacy systems. It also offers strong professional growth opportunities as future roles and responsibilities continue to develop. 

As a Controls Engineer , you will lead controls-focused projects, provide critical programmable logic controller (PLC) troubleshooting, and drive plantwide improvements. You will work closely with skilled trades and cross-functional teams to reduce downtime, improve system performance, and ensure reliable operation of manufacturing equipment such as conveyors and automated storage systems. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance and efficiency. 
 

What You’ll Do  

• Lead controls-related projects including equipment installation, upgrades, and improvements 

• Troubleshoot and program programmable logic controllers to support plant operations 

• Support downtime events by identifying root causes and restoring systems quickly 

• Partner with skilled trades to resolve equipment and automation issues 

• Improve performance of conveyors, automated storage systems, and legacy equipment 

• Develop project plans, cost estimates, and timelines 

• Track and report project progress and results 

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve system reliability and reduce waste 

• Support preventative maintenance and system optimization efforts 

• Build and improve production monitoring and alert systems for legacy equipment 

• Participate in plant meetings and provide technical input to improve performance 

• Train and guide technical team members on controls systems and troubleshooting 

• Maintain documentation for systems, changes, and projects 

• Follow and promote safe work practices at all times 

• Provide off-shift and weekend support as needed 
   

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  or  4+ years of equivalent experience 

• 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or manufacturing 

• Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams 

• Willingness to provide off-shift and weekend support 

• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment 

• Minimal travel required 

• Basic computer, documentation, and technical writing skills 
   

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)  

• Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems such as Ignition 

• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols 

• Experience with machine safety systems and standards 

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems 

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills 

• Ability to influence and drive change in a fast-paced environment 

• Initiative to identify and implement improvements 

• Strong accountability and follow-through 

• Clear and effective communication skills 

• Ability to train and support others in technical topics 

• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on results