Senior Electrical Controls Engineer -

Manufacturing Date Posted:

27 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 27, 2026

Recruiter:

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Location:

Abilene, Texas Salary:

USD110,000

to

USD140,000

Job Type & Industry:

Production, Manufacturing & Operations Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

2989446388-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer III to support high-speed beverage manufacturing operations. In this onsite role, you will design, program, and optimize PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; troubleshoot electrical controls; and lead automation projects to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency. You'll collaborate with maintenance and operations, ensure compliance with codes and safety standards, and mentor junior staff. Join a safety-focused, team-oriented culture with strong growth opportunities and a direct impact on local communities. Responsibilities Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for production equipment. Troubleshoot electrical control issues to minimize downtime and improve line reliability. Lead controls projects for new equipment, upgrades, and line integrations. Develop and maintain electrical schematics, documentation, and standards. Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and safety teams to improve process performance. Implement and support industrial networks and communication protocols. Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies. Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior engineers and technicians. Analyze production data to drive continuous improvement and automation enhancements. Support commissioning, testing, and validation of new or modified control systems. Required Skills PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

HMI/SCADA

configuration Electrical control system design Industrial automation and robotics VFDs and servo drive configuration PID control and tuning Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profibus) Troubleshooting and root cause analysis Control panel layout and wiring Technical documentation and schematics (Auto CAD)