Associate Controls Engineer

What is Cirkul

Cirkul is a rapidly growing company on a mission to transform how beverages are developed distributed and enjoyed. Its a new way to hydrateso much so that 96% of customers say they drink more water with Cirkul!* With over 150 flavor options available without sugar or calories Cirkul provides customers with a fully customizable reusable water bottle and cartridge system. Since 2018 millions have dropped sugary soda and energy drinks and turned up their plain boring water with Cirkul! A full range of products is available at and Cirkul is also sold by Amazon Costco Walmart Kroger and grocery stores nationwide.

*Based on a survey conducted with 3258 Cirkul Customers

What is this role

As an Associate Controls Engineerat Cirkul you will be responsible for the design development implementation and support of industrial control systems across manufacturing and packaging operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability performance and scalability by delivering robust PLC HMI and automation solutions that support production quality and safety goals.

You will work closely with Engineering Operations Maintenance Quality and external vendors to develop new automation technologies integrate equipment from multiple OEMs and improve existing systems. The Controls Engineer will be hands-on in troubleshooting commissioning and continuous improvement efforts while also contributing to standards documentation and best practices across the organization.

As Cirkul continues to grow and deploy new technologies this role requires a strong technical foundation the ability to work independently and the mindset to build scalable maintainable control systems that support long-term operational excellence.

What does an average day look like

Driving Results: Design implement and support control system solutions that improve safety quality throughput uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) across manufacturing and assembly operations.
Taking Ownership: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.
Making Decisions: Apply Cirkuls engineering standards and best practices while developing new control strategies architectures and documentation to support evolving equipment processes and technologies.
Cultivating Relationships: 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.
Instilling Trust: Build trust through consistent high-quality technical execution clear communication and well-documented control systems that operators technicians and engineers can rely on.
Customer Focus: Ensure control systems meet Cirkuls quality safety and performance requirements so that products are produced consistently and reliably for customers every time.

What background should you have

• 1-2 years of experience (including internships) 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.

What do we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and market
• 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

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Cirkul Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to sustaining an equitable and inclusive people-first environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status. If youd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents.