Associate Controls Engineer: Manufacturing Automation

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Pleasureville (PA); On-site; USD 64,200 - 96,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in York, PA is seeking an Associate Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing engineering team. You will assist in design, programming, and troubleshooting of plant automation and process control systems, working closely with senior engineers to ensure reliability and optimization on the production floor.

This entry-level role offers direct mentorship and a clear pathway into advanced automation engineering, with exposure to PLC environments, HMI configurations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years in manufacturing/industrial internship environment.
• Basic understanding of PLC environments and HMI configurations.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong verbal and written communication for a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, programming, implementation, and troubleshooting of plant automation.
• Support PLC/HMI control systems on the production floor.
• Maintain technical documentation including P&IDs and schematics.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians and vendors on equipment upgrades.

Skills

Basic PLC programming

HMI configuration

Electrical safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in York, PA is seeking an Associate Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing engineering team. You will assist in design, programming, and troubleshooting of plant automation and process control systems, working closely with senior engineers to ensure reliability and optimization on the production floor.

This entry-level role offers direct mentorship and a clear pathway into advanced automation engineering, with exposure to PLC environments, HMI configurations,