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Controls Engineer

LVI Associates
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026

Controls Engineer

A growing Industrial Automation Systems Integrator is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to support control system upgrades, equipment integration projects, and custom automation solutions for industrial clients.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement industrial automation and control solutions.
  • Develop PLC and HMI applications for manufacturing and process systems.
  • Support electrical design activities including component selection, panel layouts, schematics, and documentation.
  • Integrate automation hardware, drives, instrumentation, vision systems, and industrial networks.
  • Participate in commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Assist with project planning, scope development, and technical evaluations.

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent education/experience.
  • Experience with PLC-based control systems and industrial automation projects.
  • Knowledge of HMI development, industrial networking, and controls integration.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work directly with customers and support projects from concept through startup.

Preferred Experience

  • Industrial controls and automation system design.
  • Electrical schematics and panel design.
  • Manufacturing, packaging, material handling, or process automation environments.
  • Motion control, machine vision, or SCADA technologies.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Diverse automation projects across multiple industries.
  • Direct customer interaction and project ownership.
  • Collaborative engineering environment.
  • Opportunities for technical growth and professional development.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Not ticking every box? Apply anyway. We're interested in strong engineers with automation and controls experience who are eager to learn and grow.

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000

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