Associate Controls Engineer

About Cirkul

Cirkul is a rapidly growing company on a mission to transform how beverages are developed, distributed, and enjoyed. It offers more than 150 flavour options without sugar or calories and sells water bottle and cartridge systems nationwide.

As an Associate Controls Engineer you will design, develop, implement and support industrial control systems across manufacturing and packaging operations, ensuring equipment reliability, performance and scalability.

• Design, implement, and support control system solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness across manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Take ownership of the performance and reliability of PLC, HMI and automation systems by troubleshooting issues, implementing permanent fixes and proactively identifying improvement opportunities.
• Apply Cirkul’s engineering standards and best practices while developing new control strategies, architectures and documentation to support evolving equipment, processes and technologies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and external vendors to support production needs, commission new equipment and ensure systems are 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.

• 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 organisational, 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 start‑ups, commissioning and critical downtime events.
• Positive, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to work across all levels of the organisation and thrive in a rapidly growing, evolving manufacturing environment.

• 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.

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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement documents.