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Controls Engineer

Jobot
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
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Job details:
Design. Program. Integrate. Build the Future of Automation.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue
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Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 per year


A bit about us:

We are a global leader in automation, conveyor systems, robotics, and material handling solutions serving customers across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive, and electronics industries.

As part of a worldwide engineering organization, we deliver innovative automation technologies that help manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity, and operational performance. We're looking for a Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and seeing projects through from design to commissioning.


Why join us?
  • Competitive salary of $110,000 - $145,000
  • Multiple health insurance plan options
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 6% company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work on cutting-edge automation, robotics, and material handling systems
  • High-visibility role with direct customer interaction
  • Exposure to advanced controls, robotics, motion systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Collaborative engineering culture with strong growth opportunities


Job Details

As a Controls Engineer, you will support conveyor, robotic, and integration projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, startup, and customer support.

This role requires a strong combination of controls engineering, PLC programming, electrical design, system integration, and customer-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and support PLC and automation software solutions
  • Perform electrical hardware engineering and controls design
  • Create electrical schematics and panel designs
  • Design and support HMI and SCADA applications
  • Commission machinery, automation systems, and integrated solutions
  • Support startup activities and customer acceptance testing
  • Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC systems
  • Configure motion control and servo systems
  • Support robotic integration projects
  • Assist with sales support, quoting, and conceptual design
  • Train customers on system operation and maintenance
  • Manage controls-related project deliverables and subprojects
  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues during implementation and support phases
  • Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
  • 5 years of controls engineering experience
  • Strong Allen Bradley PLC programming experience
  • Experience designing systems to NEC, NFPA, UL, and related standards
  • Experience creating electrical schematics and panel designs
  • Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems
  • Experience with fieldbus communication technologies
  • Experience commissioning industrial automation systems
  • Strong understanding of sensors, barcode readers, RFID systems, and industrial controls
  • Experience with pneumatics, valves, actuators, and machine control systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Ability to travel 25% - 40%
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Siemens, Omron, or Beckhoff PLC platforms
  • FactoryTalk Optix experience
  • Motion control and servo programming experience
  • Robotics programming experience with FANUC, Universal Robots (UR), or Omron
  • Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN Electric P8
  • C or Java programming experience
  • Electrical License
  • Bilingual communication skills

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