Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Company: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages

Job Location: 4900 Pitts.

Support Center, PA

Other Potential Locations: Pittsburgh HQ, PA

We are actively seeking enthusiastic team players who want to work with the world's most trusted and iconic brands.

About ABARTA

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is a family-owned company committed to being a visible, engaged partner to the customers and communities we serve.

We value diversity and individuality and when you thrive, we thrive.

ABARTA offers the perks of a large corporation with the personalized touch of a smaller company.

We are a workplace that encourages sharing ideas in a supportive environment, growing professionally, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and interacting with all levels of the organization.

We would love for you to become a part of our family to help make our vision of Quenching the Thirst of Our Neighbors a reality!

Summary

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of industrial control systems for beverage manufacturing facilities and automated warehouse operations.

This role provides technical leadership for PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-speed production and material handling systems.

Responsibilities



* Lead the design and development of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for beverage production lines, packaging equipment, and warehouse automation systems.



* Develop and maintain control architectures for conveyors, sortation systems, palletizers, depalletizers, and robotic systems.


* Program, test, and commission PLCs (e.g., 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 system 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.

Qualifications



* EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.



* EXPERIENCE:
+ 8+ years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within beverage, food & beverage, or high-speed consumer goods manufacturing.
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