OverviewA high-speed beverage manufacturing company is seeking an OT / Controls Systems Engineer to support plant-floor automation systems and manufacturing IT infrastructure at its Glendale facility. A hands-on role supporting both operational technology and manufacturing systems. Someone who is technically curious, motivated, and comfortable troubleshooting issues directly inside a manufacturing plant. The environment is highly collaborative and offers strong exposure across controls, automation, OT systems, and manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities- Support and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES, and OEE systems across the facility
- Assist with plant-floor automation and controls infrastructure
- Provide technical support for manufacturing and operational systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve controls and OT-related production issues
- Support system upgrades, process improvements, and plant-driven projects
- Help monitor system performance and proactively identify improvement opportunities
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams
- Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel
Qualifications- 2–7 years of experience within manufacturing, controls, OT, automation, or manufacturing IT environments
- Experience with PLC, SCADA, or HMI systems
- Exposure to manufacturing automation or plant-floor systems
- Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in an environment where priorities can shift based on production needs
Preferred Background- Food & beverage, CPG, or other high-speed manufacturing experience
- Experience with platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, MES, VMware, Cisco, or related systems
- Exposure to OT/IT integration or industrial cybersecurity concepts
- Background with a systems integrator or automation-focused environment