Cirkul · 6 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Tampa, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCirkul is a rapidly growing company focused on transforming beverage consumption. The Controls Engineer will design, develop, and support industrial control systems to ensure equipment reliability and performance across manufacturing operations.
Food and BeverageEnergyConsumer GoodsWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support control system solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) across manufacturing and assembly operations
Own the performance and reliability of PLC, HMI, and automation systems by troubleshooting issues, implementing permanent fixes, and proactively identifying opportunities for system and process improvement
Apply Cirkul’s engineering standards and best practices while developing new control strategies, architectures, and documentation to support evolving equipment, processes, and technologies
Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external vendors to support production needs, commission new equipment, and ensure automation systems are understood, supported, and maintainable
Build trust through consistent, high-quality technical execution, clear communication, and well-documented control systems that operators, technicians, and engineers can rely on
Ensure control systems meet Cirkul’s quality, safety, and performance requirements so that products are produced consistently and reliably for customers every time
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering within high-speed manufacturing, packaging, or process environments, with increasing technical responsibility
Hands-on experience supporting and integrating automated equipment such as fillers, conveyors, packers, inspection systems, material handling systems, and other OEM machinery
Demonstrated ability to design, program, commission, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and automation systems in a production environment while supporting quality, safety, and throughput requirements
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, and structured problem-solving methodologies, with the ability to translate improvement opportunities into effective control system and automation solutions
Proven commitment to machine and personnel safety, including safe control system design, E-Stops, interlocks, and compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards
Ability to deliver reliable, maintainable control solutions in a fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing environment, balancing urgency with long-term system integrity
Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound engineering decisions with minimal guidance, and take ownership of system performance from concept through production support
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors
Willingness to support production as needed, including seeing work through to completion during startups, commissioning, and critical downtime events
Positive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work across all levels of the organization and thrive in a rapidly growing, evolving manufacturing environment
Benefits
Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)
Employee discounts on Cirkul products
New corporate office space with great amenities
Opportunity to work with a best in class team, in a hyper growth company, taking over the hydration industry
A culture that rewards results
Company
Cirkul
Cirkul is a beverage company that makes drinking water with delicious and nutritious flavors.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$111.57MKey Investors
SC.HoldingsAF Ventures
2022-06-13Series C· $70M
2021-08-12Series B· $30M
2020-09-17Series Unknown· $6.7M
Leadership Team
Garrett Waggoner
CEO/Founder
Andy Gay
Founder/President
Recent News
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