Controls Engineer

First Quality King of Prussia PA; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid time off (minimum three weeks)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

First Quality King of Prussia PA is looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join their McElhattan facility. This role involves designing, implementing, and upgrading complex controls systems to enhance production equipment performance.

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 8 years of experience in industrial controls systems are required. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with Industrial Controls Systems.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and start up new equipment.
• Specify and design control systems based on standards.
• Perform troubleshooting and provide solutions for problems.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of electrical theory

Strong troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC software (Rockwell and Siemens)

Microsoft Office (Outlook & Excel)

Job description

Job Overview

First Quality Products is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our facility in McElhattan, PA. The role is responsible for specifying, designing, implementing, and upgrading complex controls systems and software programming for production equipment and associated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal Engineering Teams, Maintenance and Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, commission, and start up new equipment and process controls, including electrical and controls component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing, and problem identification and resolution.
• Specify and/or design DCS’s, PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors, and data collection systems based on First Quality controls standards criteria.
• Evaluate electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommend the best solution for use.
• Assess, design, and make complex program modifications in DCS’s, PLC logic, HMI programs, and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance.
• Perform high‑level troubleshooting, in‑depth critical thinking, and utilize internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical, or process problem.
• Lead and assist others in troubleshooting equipment, controls components, and control programs.
• Work with the internal MES team to develop and maintain machine data collection within the business.
• Lead small capital projects and oversee improvement projects through completion.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase production operation performance and stay abreast of new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations, and standards that affect current operations.
• Provide technical and operational training to the Controls team, Production, Warehouse, and other personnel as needed; share knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinate training to enhance troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency with peers and operations personnel to maintain focused actions; drive a zero‑loss time mentality with the team through continuous improvement practices.
• Keep safety as the priority when making decisions and provide direction and assistance as necessary for off‑shift/afterhours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with Industrial Controls Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC‑based hardware and software (Rockwell and Siemens), Servo Control, and HMI.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic systems.
• Formal training in Functional Machine Safety and proper safe machine design through Safety Risk Assessment.
• Knowledge or formal training in Security in Automation (ISO 62443).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred but not required).
• Root Cause Analysis experience (preferred but not required).
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, reasoning, and mathematical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook & Excel).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, including overtime and weekends as needed; must be on call as required.
• AutoCAD proficiency for creating and modifying schematic drawings.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Employees will be regularly exposed to work near electrical and mechanical parts/machines, high noise levels, and dust during certain tasks. Overtime and weekend work, as well as on‑call duties, are required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (minimum three weeks).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500).
• Bundle of joy benefit – years’ worth of free diapers for new families.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.