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Senior Controls Engineer

Jobot

Allentown, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Systems, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Control Engineering, Customer Relations, Document Management, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Robotics, Legal, Manufacturing, Motion Control, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Commissioning, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Planning, Robotics, Safety Standards, Schematics, Servomechanism, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), System Start-Up, Technical Support, Technical Training, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Allentown, PA
POSTED
2 days ago
Sr. Controls Engineer - Up to $150k/yr - Hybrid

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Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join a leading provider of automated material handling, conveyor, robotics, and industrial automation solutions. This position will support projects from concept through commissioning, working directly with customers to design, program, and implement automation systems across a variety of manufacturing environments.

This is a hands-on engineering role that offers exposure to complex automation projects, customer interaction, and the opportunity to drive innovative solutions.

Why join us?
  • Excellent salary offered (Overtime is paid over 40 hours)
  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)
  • 401k with up to 6% company match
  • Yearly bonus
  • Excellent benefits plan
  • 3-4 weeks PTO
  • Great environment


Job Details

Responsibilities:
  • Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation systems.
  • Develop and modify HMI/SCADA applications.
  • Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and controls documentation.
  • Support system integration, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance testing.
  • Collaborate with customers, project managers, and engineering teams throughout project execution.
  • Provide technical support, training, and post-installation assistance.
  • Assist with project planning, system design, and technical proposals.
  • Support robotic and motion control applications as needed.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation, material handling, packaging, or manufacturing environments.
  • Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley; experience with Siemens, Beckhoff, or Omron is a plus.
  • Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms and industrial communication networks.
  • Robotics integration and programming is preferred. (Fanuc, UR, or Omron)
  • Knowledge of electrical design, control panels, NEC, NFPA, UL, and industrial safety standards.
  • Experience with servo systems, motion control, robotics, or machine integration preferred.
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25-40% for project support and commissioning activities.


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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com