Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

$125000 - $145000 per year | Allentown, PA | Hybrid | Permanent

Drive Innovation in Industrial Automation

A bit about us:

We are a global leader in industrial automation, material handling, and production flow solutions, delivering innovative technologies to manufacturers across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive, and electronics industries. As part of a worldwide organization with thousands of employees and operations across multiple countries, we continue to invest in cutting-edge automation technologies and the people who make them possible.

Our engineers are empowered to solve complex automation challenges while working alongside talented teams on industry-leading projects that shape the future of manufacturing.

Why join us?

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Multiple health insurance plan options

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Career advancement opportunities within a global organization

Exposure to cutting-edge automation, robotics, and controls technologies

Opportunity to work on large-scale integration projects across multiple industries

Collaborative engineering environment with global resources

Travel opportunities supporting customer installations and commissioning

Job Details

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting industrial automation systems for conveyor, robotic, and systems integration projects. This position owns controls engineering activities from the initial sales and design phases through installation, startup, commissioning, and ongoing customer support. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Customers, you'll develop innovative automation solutions while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and program PLC-based automation systems

Develop software for industrial control systems and machine automation

Design electrical panels and electrical schematics

Specify electrical components and wiring methods

Commission conveyor systems, machinery, and automation equipment

Provide customer training and post-installation technical support

Manage assigned controls engineering subprojects

Support Sales with technical presentations, application reviews, and project quotations

Assist with conceptual system design and engineering solutions

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution

Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems during startup and commissioning

Support field installations and customer acceptance testing

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related Engineering discipline

Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation

Strong Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience

Experience designing electrical control systems to NEC, NFPA, UL, and applicable industry standards

Experience with HMI/SCADA development

Experience with fieldbus communication technologies

Knowledge of industrial electrical panel design and wiring

Strong understanding of pneumatics, actuators, and valve systems

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Strong communication and customer relationship skills

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Fluent in English

Preferred

Experience with Siemens, Omron, or Beckhoff PLC platforms

Experience with FactoryTalk Optix

Experience programming industrial robots (Fanuc, Universal Robots, Omron)

Servo motion control programming experience

Experience using AutoDesk CAD and EPLAN Electric P8

C++ or Java programming experience

Knowledge of barcode scanners, RFID systems, and industrial sensors

Engineering License or Electrical License

Bilingual language skills

Travel

Travel required approximately 25%–40% to support customer installations, commissioning, startup activities, and onsite technical support.

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