Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI & DCS Specialist

firstquality; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a knowledgeable Controls Engineer in McElhattan, PA to design, implement, and optimize complex control systems on production equipment. You will train technicians and interact with engineers, vendors, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings PLC/HMI programming skills, AutoCAD schematic experience, and a solid foundation in electrical theory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year industrial controls experience.
• Proficient in PLC-based hardware and software.
• Experience with AutoCAD for schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex control systems and software on production equipment.
• Lead and support controls technicians, engineers, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and process issues.
• Coordinate machine data collection and analysis.
• Lead small capital projects.
• Train production and maintenance staff.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Electrical theory

Leadership

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

First Quality is seeking a knowledgeable Controls Engineer in McElhattan, PA to design, implement, and optimize complex control systems on production equipment. You will train technicians and interact with engineers, vendors, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings PLC/HMI programming skills, AutoCAD schematic experience, and a solid foundation in electrical theory.