Job description:

OT / CONTROLS SYSTEMS ENGINEER
High-Growth Beverage Manufacturing | Information Technology | Controls &
Automation Focus

Location: Glendale, AZ (On-Site)
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Experience: 27 Years in OT, Controls, or IT within a Manufacturing Environment
Compensation: $110,000 $125,000 + 20% Annual Bonus + Relocation Assistance

THE OPPORTUNITY
One of North America's fastest-growing high-speed beverage manufacturers
is adding an OT/Controls Systems Engineer to its Glendale, AZ facility.
This is a high-visibility, on-site role at the intersection of
Information Technology and Operational Technology, where the work you do
has a direct and immediate impact on production.

You will serve as the on-site technical resource: keeping critical
manufacturing systems running, supporting the automation team, and
leading both reactive problem-solving and proactive project work.
Priorities shift based on what the plant needs, and the right candidate
will thrive in that variability. The role is roughly 50% plant-floor OT
systems (automation and controls support) and 50% IT/OT infrastructure
and systems integration.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems Support & Maintenance
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot OT and IT systems, including MES
and OEE platforms critical to daily operations.

- Support and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems across the
plant floor (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, or equivalent platforms).

- Provide Tier 2 technical support to the automation team
independently diagnosing and resolving escalated incidents.

- Operate effectively across both legacy control systems and modern
technology platforms.

Project Execution
- Plan and lead small-to-mid-scale projects independently, including
system upgrades, plant-requested changes, and self-initiated
improvements.

- Develop and execute preventive monitoring strategies to address
potential issues before they affect production.

- Communicate project status and technical findings clearly to plant
leadership and operations stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with the OT team, plant and operations leadership, and the
broader operations team.

- Translate complex technical matters into clear, actionable
information for non-technical colleagues and leadership.

Qualifications:

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Beyond technical qualifications, this role calls for intellectual
curiosity, sound independent judgment, and the ability to drive toward
resolution in a fast-moving environment. You take ownership of outcomes,
communicate with confidence at every level of the organization, and are
energized by challenges that do not come with a defined playbook. A
genuine appetite for continuous learning is essential in an environment
where technology continues to evolve.

REQUIRED

• 27 years in OT, controls, or IT within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, or HMI systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing automation or plant-floor control systems
• Proven ability to independently manage incidents and projects end to end
• Clear communicator with non-technical stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable in a high-variability environment where operational needs drive priorities

PREFERRED

• Food & beverage, alcohol, or CPG manufacturing experience
• Background with a systems integrator or automation vendor
• Exposure to OT/IT platforms such as Palo Alto, VMware, Cisco, MES, or OEE systems
• Familiarity with IT/OT convergence or OT cybersecurity fundamentals

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

WHY THIS ROLE

- Exposure to a breadth of OT/IT systems that is difficult to find at
this career stage.

- On-site ownership with direct operational impact, your decisions are
visible and they matter.

- A high-growth organization with a demonstrated track record of
developing and promoting engineering talent.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 110000

Salary Max : $ 125000

Currency Type : USD