Senior Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs
Senior level electrical controls engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of complex automation systems, high-stakes project decisions, and the technical direction that less experienced teams rely on. Most openings are 33% on-site, remote, or hybrid across Energy, Consulting & Professional Services, and Automotive, with employers like Amazon, ANDRITZ, and aptim hiring at this level now.
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Req ID: 260679
Job Location: 4800 Abilene, TX (Production)
Work days/Shift Hours – if applicable: Monday - Friday / 9:00PM - 5:00AM
Additional earning opportunities may include performance-based incentives, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
General Purpose
The Plant Controls Specialist maintains and troubleshoots production equipment from various suppliers. This position identifies and prioritizes controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility. Position develops and maintains electrical and controls system documentation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing the production down time.
- Execute small and medium projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus and Allen Bradley VFDs
- Maintain industrial networks such as DeviceNet and Remote I/O.
- Help the NABU Controls Engineering Group with the installation and maintenance of the SKU Controllers
- Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing the production down time.
- Identify and prioritize controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility.
- Plan and execute projects in a manner which minimizes downtime.
- Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation.
- Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment from various suppliers.
- Quickly identify root causes of problems, as mechanical, controls or joint problems and coordinate resources necessary to address them.
- Develop control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes to effectively handle all containers.
- Maintain Allen Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks and various electrical systems.
- Be part of the team that supervises the electrical installation /integration of equipment and controls.
- Follow the CCE Controls and Electrical Specifications.
- Work with the CCE Controls Engineering Group for the following purposes:
- Improve the designs / programs begun by others.
- Implement and propose improvements to the CCE Controls and Electrical Specifications.
-
Suggest which controls projects to be handled by CCE Controls Engineering Group and which by the Plant Controls Specialist.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or minimum 8 years of work experience in industrial environments without college degree
- Minimum 10 years of work experience in industrial environments without college degree.
- Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet). Experience with various Human Machine Interfaces financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations is a must.
- Foundation Skills: Speaking/Presenting - Present complex technical problems in a simple way. Use exception reporting to keep the manager informed.
- Collaborating: Work well in cooperation with others to achieve measurable results in time allocated or less.
- Analytical thinking: Concentrate on analyzing essential facts and be very methodical in solving problems.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc..
- Thinking Creatively: Be able to develop creative solutions to challenging problems and be receptive to new ideas.
- Prioritizing: Identify the most critical work that needs to be done. Coordinate and organize resources and people in effective ways to accomplish short, medium and long terms goals.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at talentacquisition@cocacolaswb.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Req ID: 260679
Job Location: 4800 Abilene, TX (Production)
Work days/Shift Hours – if applicable: Monday - Friday / 9:00PM - 5:00AM
Additional earning opportunities may include performance-based incentives, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
General Purpose
The Plant Controls Specialist maintains and troubleshoots production equipment from various suppliers. This position identifies and prioritizes controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility. Position develops and maintains electrical and controls system documentation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing the production down time.
- Execute small and medium projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus and Allen Bradley VFDs
- Maintain industrial networks such as DeviceNet and Remote I/O.
- Help the NABU Controls Engineering Group with the installation and maintenance of the SKU Controllers
- Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing the production down time.
- Identify and prioritize controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility.
- Plan and execute projects in a manner which minimizes downtime.
- Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation.
- Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment from various suppliers.
- Quickly identify root causes of problems, as mechanical, controls or joint problems and coordinate resources necessary to address them.
- Develop control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes to effectively handle all containers.
- Maintain Allen Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks and various electrical systems.
- Be part of the team that supervises the electrical installation /integration of equipment and controls.
- Follow the CCE Controls and Electrical Specifications.
- Work with the CCE Controls Engineering Group for the following purposes:
- Improve the designs / programs begun by others.
- Implement and propose improvements to the CCE Controls and Electrical Specifications.
-
Suggest which controls projects to be handled by CCE Controls Engineering Group and which by the Plant Controls Specialist.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or minimum 8 years of work experience in industrial environments without college degree
- Minimum 10 years of work experience in industrial environments without college degree.
- Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet). Experience with various Human Machine Interfaces financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations is a must.
- Foundation Skills: Speaking/Presenting - Present complex technical problems in a simple way. Use exception reporting to keep the manager informed.
- Collaborating: Work well in cooperation with others to achieve measurable results in time allocated or less.
- Analytical thinking: Concentrate on analyzing essential facts and be very methodical in solving problems.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc..
- Thinking Creatively: Be able to develop creative solutions to challenging problems and be receptive to new ideas.
- Prioritizing: Identify the most critical work that needs to be done. Coordinate and organize resources and people in effective ways to accomplish short, medium and long terms goals.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at talentacquisition@cocacolaswb.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Know Your Rights dol.gov
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Senior Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level electrical controls engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who have owned full project lifecycles, not just executed individual tasks. Strong candidates demonstrate hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networking protocols, plus a record of solving complex system integration challenges. Showing that you have mentored junior engineers or led cross-functional commissioning efforts will set you apart from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level electrical controls engineers?
Companies hiring senior level electrical controls engineers right now include Amazon, ANDRITZ, and aptim, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large manufacturers, industrial automation integrators, and energy companies that run capital-intensive operations requiring deep controls expertise on-site.
Are there remote senior level electrical controls engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this discipline require regular on-site presence due to hands-on commissioning and equipment troubleshooting responsibilities. About 33% of senior level electrical controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions most common in roles focused on controls architecture, specifications, and design review rather than direct floor-level work.
What makes an electrical controls engineer role senior level?
Senior level electrical controls engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership. At this stage, engineers are expected to lead system design from concept through commissioning, set the technical standards others follow, and resolve issues that require deep cross-disciplinary judgment. Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and interfacing directly with project managers, clients, or operations leadership are also consistent expectations at this level.
Which industries hire the most senior level electrical controls engineers?
Senior level electrical controls engineer roles concentrate in Energy, Consulting & Professional Services, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive the highest demand because they operate large-scale automated systems where controls failures carry significant safety, regulatory, or production cost consequences that require senior-level ownership to manage.