Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Cutting-edge automation

Customer interaction

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a senior Controls Engineer in Allentown, PA to lead PLC programming, electrical design, and system integration across conveyor, robotics, and automation projects.

You will design electrical schematics, develop HMI/SCADA solutions, commission systems, and support customers from concept through startup, with frequent travel and strong customer interaction.

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 to NEC, NFPA, UL 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, RFID, and industrial controls.
• Experience with pneumatics, valves, actuators, and machine control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• 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 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.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-facing

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN Electric P8

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Beckhoff PLC

FactoryTalk Optix

Job description

Experience

Senior Level

Allentown, PA, US

Salary

$110,000 - $145,000 per year

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 subprojectsTroubleshoot 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

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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