Senior Controls Engineer

GLOBAL Recruitment Solutions LLC

Job Location:

State College, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Controls Engineer

Location: McElhattan PA
Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing facility in McElhattan PA. This role is responsible for specifying designing implementing and upgrading advanced control systems and automation solutions across production equipment and associated machinery.

The Controls Engineer will serve as a technical leader and mentor working closely with Engineering Maintenance and Production teams to drive equipment performance reliability and continuous improvement. This position has a direct impact on plant performance through machine optimization and engineering-based upkeep.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering Maintenance Production OEMs vendors and contractors to design install commission and start up new equipment and process control systems

Review and approve electrical and controls component selection electrical designs and control system software modifications

Lead machine acceptance testing identify performance gaps and resolve startup and commissioning issues

Specify design and support DCS PLC HMI servo systems motors drives sensors vision systems and data collection platforms in alignment with First Quality controls standards

Evaluate automation and electrical equipment from multiple suppliers and recommend optimal solutions

Design and implement complex program modifications in PLC logic DCS systems HMI applications and servo controllers to improve equipment and system performance

Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical mechanical and process issues leading and mentoring others through root-cause resolution

Partner with the internal MES team to develop improve and maintain machine data collection systems

Lead and support small capital improvement projects

Stay current on emerging controls technologies industry trends and applicable health and safety standards

Proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency reliability and throughput

Initiate lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives from concept through completion

Provide technical and operational training to Controls Production Maintenance Warehouse and other teams

Foster a sense of urgency and accountability while maintaining a strong safety-first mindset

Support off-shift and after-hours troubleshooting as required

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in one of the following or a related field:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Automation Engineering
- Robotics Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering

Minimum of 8 years of experience working with industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment

Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and industrial automation principles

Strong hands-on experience with PLC hardware and software (Rockwell and Siemens) servo control systems and HMIs

Ability to create and modify electrical schematics using AutoCAD

Working knowledge of mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Formal training in functional machine safety and safe machine design including Safety Risk Assessments

Knowledge of or formal training in Industrial Automation Security (ISO 62443)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt experience (preferred not required)

Root Cause Analysis experience (preferred not required)

Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical documentation

Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Outlook and Excel

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Regular exposure to electrical and mechanical equipment

Occasional exposure to high-noise environments

Potential exposure to dust during certain tasks

Ability to work overtime weekends and be on-call as needed

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting our team members and their families with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Minimum of three weeks paid time off
Medical dental and vision insurance starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of Joy benefit free diapers for new parents
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with potential insurance premium savings of up to $4000 annually

Senior Controls Engineer Location: McElhattan PADirect Hire We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing facility in McElhattan PA. This role is responsible for specifying designing implementing and upgrading advanced control systems and automation solutions across produ...