Controls & Automation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Cutting-edge technology

Customer interaction

Growth opportunities

Industry 4.0 exposure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer in Allentown, PA. You will support conveyor, robotic, and integration projects from concept through commissioning, with strong focus on PLC programming and electrical design.

The role requires 5+ years in controls engineering, and hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, NEC/NFPA/UL standards, and SCADA systems. Travel up to 40% and direct customer interaction are involved.

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.

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.
• Train customers on system operation and maintenance.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Customer-facing communication

Troubleshooting

Electrical design

HMI/SCADA knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN Electric P8

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Job description

Controls & Automation Engineer

$110000 - $145000 per year | Allentown, PA | On-site | Permanent

Design. Program. Integrate. Build the Future of Automation.

A bit about us:

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

Job Details

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

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