Sr. Controls and Automation Engineer

Senior Controls and Automation Engineer based in Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid) for ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting industrial control systems across beverage manufacturing facilities and automated warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for beverage production lines, packaging equipment, and warehouse automation systems.
• Architect and maintain control architectures for conveyors, sortation systems, palletizers, depalletizers, and robotic equipment.
• Program, test, and commission PLCs (Rockwell Automation, Siemens) and HMIs to meet functional, safety, and performance requirements.
• Integrate controls with MES, WMS, ERP, and data historians to support production reporting, traceability, and OEE initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership during system commissioning, site acceptance testing SAT, and start-up activities.
• Troubleshoot complex control system issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Develop and enforce controls standards, best practices, and documentation including functional specifications, I/O lists, cabinet schematics, and network diagrams.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, IT, operations, and maintenance teams to deliver integrated automation solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and energy efficiency.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance to third party controls engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within beverage, food and beverage, or high speed consumer goods manufacturing.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500), PanelView/PanelViewPlus HMIs, and industrial networks (Ethernet, Ethernet IP, DeviceNet, DH+).
• Strong PLC programming proficiency in Rockwell Automation ControlLogix/CompactLogix.
• Hands-on experience with HMI and SCADA platforms (Ignition).
• Demonstrated experience supporting automated warehouse and material handling systems (for example Vertique automated case-picking).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in live production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control system documentation.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for project support and commissioning.

Technologies

• Rockwell Automation ControlLogix, ControlLogix and CompactLogix
• Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC500
• PanelView, PanelView Plus
• Siemens
• Ignition
• Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, DH+

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC requires all applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include drug screening. Background verifications will be evaluated according to ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages guidelines to determine eligibility for this position.