Controls & Automation Engineer

Leoforce; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Job summary

Leoforce in Allentown, PA is seeking a senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead PLC programming, electrical design, and integration of conveyor, robotic, and automation projects. The role covers design through commissioning, startup, and support with strong customer-facing communication skills.

The candidate will develop PLC software, design electrical schematics, support HMI/SCADA, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Travel up to 40% is expected; a BS in engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Strong Allen Bradley PLC programming experience.
• Experience designing systems to NEC/NFPA/UL standards.
• Experience creating electrical schematics and panel designs.
• Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems.
• Experience with fieldbus technologies.
• Experience commissioning industrial automation systems.
• Strong understanding of sensors, RFID systems, and industrial controls.
• Travel 25%–40%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support PLC and automation software solutions.
• Perform electrical hardware engineering and controls design.
• Create electrical schematics and panel designs.
• Design and support HMI/SCADA applications.
• Commission machinery and automation systems.
• Support startup activities and customer acceptance testing.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Configure motion control and servo systems.
• Support robotic integration projects.
• Assist with sales support, quoting, and conceptual design.
• Train customers on system operation and maintenance.
• Manage controls-related project deliverables and subprojects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues during implementation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards.

Skills

5+ years experience

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA systems

Fieldbus tech

Pneumatics/valves

Troubleshooting

Travel 25-40%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN Electric P8

Job description

Controls & Automation Engineer

Allentown,PA, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Details

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As a Controls Engineer, you will support conveyor, robotic, and integration projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, startup, and customer support.

This role requires a strong combination of controls engineering, PLC programming, electrical design, system integration, and customer-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support PLC and automation software solutions
• Perform electrical hardware engineering and controls design
• Create electrical schematics and panel designs
• Design and support HMI and SCADA applications
• Commission machinery, automation systems, and integrated solutions
• Support startup activities and customer acceptance testing
• Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Configure motion control and servo systems
• Support robotic integration projects
• Assist with sales support, quoting, and conceptual design
• Train customers on system operation and maintenance
• Manage controls-related project deliverables and subprojects
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues during implementation and support phases
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience
• Strong Allen Bradley PLC programming experience
• Experience designing systems to NEC, NFPA, UL, and related standards
• Experience creating electrical schematics and panel designs
• Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems
• Experience with fieldbus communication technologies
• Experience commissioning industrial automation systems
• Strong understanding of sensors, barcode readers, RFID systems, and industrial controls
• Experience with pneumatics, valves, actuators, and machine control systems
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to travel 25% - 40%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens, Omron, or Beckhoff PLC platforms
• FactoryTalk Optix experience
• Motion control and servo programming experience
• Robotics programming experience with FANUC, Universal Robots (UR), or Omron
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN Electric P8
• C++ or Java programming experience
• Electrical License
• Bilingual communication skills

A bit about us:

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We are a global leader in automation, conveyor systems, robotics, and material handling solutions serving customers across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive, and electronics industries.

As part of a worldwide engineering organization, we deliver innovative automation technologies that help manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity, and operational performance. We're looking for a Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and seeing projects through from design to commissioning.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary of $110,000 - $145,000
• Multiple health insurance plan options
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Work on cutting-edge automation, robotics, and material handling systems
• High-visibility role with direct customer interaction
• Exposure to advanced controls, robotics, motion systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture with strong growth opportunities

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