Controls Engineer

Reading Truck; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Reading Truck in Berks County, PA seeks a Controls Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining automation systems. This role involves project management, collaboration with IT, and improving operational safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least seven years of relevant experience along with strong skills in PLC, HMI, and SCADA. A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in controls and automation.
• Proven experience in design, installation, and troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Experience programming PLC logic, HMI, and SCADA systems required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain controls and automation systems.
• Project manage controls and automation projects.
• Collaborate with IT to design systems that improve productivity.

Skills

Proficient with PLC

HMI

SCADA

Robotics programming

Electrical circuits

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project Management skills

Effective oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Fanuc robotics

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

The Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and auditing the controls and automation systems used in Reading Truck Group’s operations. The Controls Engineer advances the controls and automation systems used in operations by developing project scopes, designs, specifications, evaluating alternatives, estimating costs, and implementing designs that result in safer, more productive, more cost‑effective, and improved quality processes and operations.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Improve the existing controls and automation systems and processes
• Ensure proper and safe operation of controls and automation systems, and communicate issues effectively to leadership
• Develop, design, specify, test and maintain records for controls and automation systems to optimize manufacturing processes, including safety, quality and efficiency
• Advance the manufacturing and assembly processes and Reading’s manufacturing competitiveness through the implementation of robotics and automation at Reading Truck Group locations
• Project manage controls and automation projects
• Collaborate with IT to design systems that will reduce labor complement, improve productivity, improve quality, and reduce costs
• Promote company safety policies and develop technical solutions to improve operational safety
• Work with maintenance team and outside contractors to implement new controls and automation processes, improve performance, and minimize equipment downtime
• Actively support daily activities of production teams
• Support and participate in lean initiatives, and develop the assembly and manufacturing processes to provide customers with products that meet or exceed customer requirements and drive continuous safety, quality and productivity improvements
• Keep leadership regularly updated of the key metrics and progress of each project
• Perform other duties as required or directed by management

Position Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience required

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience overall in the following areas
• Proven experience in controls and automation specification, design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting is required
• Experience programming PLC logic, HMI, and SCADA systems is required
• Robotics programming experience is preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in automotive or related industry is preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing is preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with PLC, HMI, SCADA, Robotics, and industrial controls systems design, troubleshooting, and maintenance abilities
• Ability to program robotics (Fanuc is preferred)
• Understanding of Ethernet‑based networking and industrial network protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
• Understanding of electrical circuits, electrical schematics and the ability to create, modify, review and document them using AutoCAD
• Familiar with various electromechanical mechanisms (motors, actuators, sensors, controllers)
• Ability to systematically troubleshoot problems, identify issues and propose solutions to resolve them
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Effective Project Management skills, oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage peers and other associates to solve problems and develop improved methods
• Working knowledge of fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, and coating processes
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to oversee, guide, and train engineering technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations personnel

How We Make An Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Some of Our Total Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tool Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.