Control Engineer

Carpenter Technology; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking an Engineer III – Controls in Latrobe, PA to design, develop and optimize control systems across multiple production lines. You will analyze data, implement improvements, and work with maintenance to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

The role includes leading projects from concept to commissioning, mentoring teammates, and coordinating with vendors and OEMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years working in the controls and automation industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Identify and understand the company’s needs related to control systems; analyze data to identify areas for improvement; implement solutions to enhance control system efficiency.
• Technical Support and Mentorship: Provide technical support to team members; work with maintenance to remedy breakdowns.
• System Configuration and Optimization: Configure, standardize, and optimize control systems for equipment and processes; define system requirements and participate in system configuration; act as a liaison between end-users and system developers/OEMs while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Project Management: Develop and execute projects from start to finish, ensuring successful implementation; supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of control systems; manage project costs, schedules, and budgets; develop business cases where automation and control upgrades can improve throughput and costs for a given work center or process.

Skills

Problem-solving

HMI development

PLC programming

Engineering-related software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Siemens controllers

Aveva InTouch

EtherNet/IP

Profibus Networks

Job description

Company Overview

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next‑generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Carpenter’s Latrobe Specialty Metals operations, based in Latrobe, PA, were acquired by Carpenter Technology in 2012 and manufacture high-performance specialty alloys serving aerospace, energy and other demanding markets.

Engineer III – Controls

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Identify and understand the company’s needs related to control systems; analyze data to identify areas for improvement; implement solutions to enhance control system efficiency.
• Technical Support and Mentorship: Provide technical support to team members; work with maintenance to remedy breakdowns.
• System Configuration and Optimization: Configure, standardize, and optimize control systems for equipment and processes; define system requirements and participate in system configuration; act as a liaison between end‑users and system developers/OEMs while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Project Management: Develop and execute projects from start to finish, ensuring successful implementation; supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of control systems; manage project costs, schedules, and budgets; develop business cases where automation and control upgrades can improve throughput and costs for a given work center or process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years working in the controls and automation industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the steel automation industry.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with engineering‑related software.
• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Knowledge of PLC programming.
• Familiarity with Rockwell and Siemens controllers.
• HMI development is required.
• Familiarity with Aveva InTouch.
• AC and DC drive knowledge.
• Expertise with EtherNet/IP, Industrial Ethernet and Profibus Networks (CAN) is valuable.
• Knowledge of automated equipment systems, robotics, and material handling.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401(k) with company contributions and many other options to employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Carpenter Technology Corporation is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us by emailing [e-mail]. Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to 5 business days.