Controls Engineer - PLC/Automation Design & Field Support

ID Technology; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMach is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, implement, and support automated control systems for manufacturing and industrial applications. You will develop control system schematics, code PLC/HMI programs, and support FATs and on-site installations.

The role requires hands-on hardware/software integration, vendor coordination, and cross-functional teamwork to advance automation initiatives. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming skills (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Keyence, Panasonic, others)
• Proficient in RsLogix/Studio5000, AutoCAD, FactoryTalk View
• Proficient in Ladder Logic & Structured Text
• Experience with Vision Systems (e.g. Cognex) a plus
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Experience with designing and implementing process controls on high-speed machinery including open loop and closed loop controls, rotary and linear indexing mechanisms with servo, stepper, and VFD motors and drives, pneumatic and electric actuators.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of NEC, UL, NEMA, CE, NFPA 79, 21CFR Part 11, and relevant ISO/EN standard
• Familiarity of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, Serial, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control system designs, schematics, and bills of materials that include flow diagrams, panel layouts, termination diagrams
• Code, test, and debug/troubleshoot PLC & HMI & Motion Control programs
• Provide technical support for FATs, on-site installation, and after-sales support (troubleshooting both in field and over the phone)
• Work with panel shop technicians to ensure that assembly, wiring, installation, and operation of control panels and electrical systems conform to quality standards, applicable codes, and customer requirements
• Handle component selection & specification and vendor quotations
• Write validation and design specification documentation as required
• Travel up to 20% to customer sites
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives related to control systems and automation processes
• Being hands-on with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting of control systems

Skills

Strong PLC programming skills

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Vision Systems (Cognex)

Mechanical Aptitude

Industrial communications (Modbus RTU,

Ethernet/IP

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Tools

RsLogix/Studio5000

AutoCAD

FactoryTalk View

Allen Bradley/Rockwell

Keyence

Panasonic

Job description

ProMach is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, implement, and support automated control systems for manufacturing and industrial applications. You will develop control system schematics, code PLC/HMI programs, and support FATs and on-site installations.

The role requires hands-on hardware/software integration, vendor coordination, and cross-functional teamwork to advance automation initiatives. Travel up to 20% may be required.