Controls Engineer Industrial Automation
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Take Your Controls Career Beyond Programming
If you're a Controls Engineer who wants more ownership, better projects, broader technology exposure, and a real path toward leadership, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
We're representing a highly respected, engineer-owned automation and controls firm that helps manufacturers solve complex automation challenges, improve production, increase efficiency, and stay competitive.
This isn't a position where you'll spend your career making minor PLC changes or working on one small piece of somebody else's project.
You'll have the opportunity to work across the entire automation project lifecycle understanding the customer's challenge, designing the solution, programming and configuring systems, testing, implementation, startup, and successful commissioning.
And when you're ready for more responsibility, there's somewhere to go.
Engineers within the organization have advanced into technical leadership, project management, sales engineering, engineering management, and senior leadership.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Own Projects From Beginning to End
You'll be given meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to see your engineering work through from concept to completion.
You'll collaborate directly with customers, project managers, subject-matter experts, and other engineers to develop solutions and successfully deliver automation projects.
Work With Advanced Automation Technology
Depending on the project, you'll gain exposure to technologies including:
Rather than getting locked into one technology or one repetitive type of project, you'll continue expanding your technical capabilities.
Work on Real Manufacturing Challenges
Projects support sophisticated manufacturing environments across industries including:
You'll have the opportunity to see your engineering work make an immediate impact on actual production operations.
Work for Engineers Not Just Executives
Here's something you don't find at every engineering company:
The organization is owned and managed by engineers who started their careers doing process control systems engineering themselves.
They understand the technical work because they've done it.
That engineering culture has also created a strong internal career path for people who want to grow beyond their current position.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Controls Engineer, you'll join project teams responsible for delivering complete industrial automation solutions.
Your responsibilities may include:
Designing, developing, and documenting control systems
Programming and configuring PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and/or MES applications
Translating customer requirements into practical automation solutions
Taking projects through the complete engineering lifecycle
Working directly with customers to solve technical challenges
Testing and validating automation systems
Traveling to customer facilities for implementation and testing
Supporting system startup and commissioning
Troubleshooting controls and automation issues
Coordinating with project managers and technical experts
Helping lead projects and ensure quality deliverables
Mentoring fellow engineers on controls concepts and project methodologies
What We're Looking For
We're interested in engineers who combine strong technical ability with the desire to take ownership of their work.
Ideally, you'll bring:
3+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experience
Experience configuring PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and/or MES systems
Understanding of process control or manufacturing processes
Experience successfully delivering automation projects
Ability to handle responsibilities throughout the complete project lifecycle
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to explain complicated technical concepts to customers and colleagues
Willingness to travel to customer sites as projects require
Flexibility to occasionally work off-hours during critical project phases
Valid driver's license
A bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
PE, EIT, and relevant industry technology certifications are a plus.
Where Can This Position Take You?
This is much more than another Controls Engineer opening.
The company actively develops engineers and has established career paths into:
Technical Leadership Project Management Sales Engineering Engineering Management Senior Leadership
If you're technically strong and want increased responsibility, there is room to build a long-term career here.
Excellent Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Company holidays
FSA or HSA options with employer contribution depending on medical plan
Professional development opportunities
Career advancement opportunities
Strong promote-from-within culture
Build More Than Control Systems. Build Your Career.
If you've developed a solid foundation in controls engineering and you're ready for bigger challenges, greater project ownership, direct customer interaction, and a genuine opportunity to advance, this could be an excellent next move.
You'll solve complex automation problems for sophisticated manufacturing operations while joining an organization where engineers aren't simply part of the company.
They're the people leading it.
Send your resume to
Chuck LaBenski
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