Controls Engineer - Systems Integration

LAPORTE L.E.I.; West Chester (Chester County); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Compensatory PTO

Flexible Work Environment

Descripción de la vacante

LAPORTE L.E.I. is seeking an Intermediate Controls Engineer to join our West Chester team. This role supports controls and automation projects across pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries, including PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and control system documentation.

You will read P&IDs, develop I/O lists, and collaborate with Process and Electrical Design teams to meet customer specifications. Access to a broad suite of industrial controls tools and growth opportunities is provided.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering/CS field is required.
• 2+ years in industrial controls or system integration is preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and programming software is required.
• Knowledge of NEC/UL508A and control panel design is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes.
• Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link).
• Collaborate with Process/Electrical Design to identify control system specs.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and process docs to assist control specs.
• Generate and maintain I/O Lists, Process Narratives, FDS, commissioning forms, etc.

Conocimientos

Industrial controls

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA

Leadership

Relationship management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI software

SCADA software

Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7

Inductive Automation Ignition

AVEVA Wonderware

GE iFix

Kepware

Matrikon

SQL

Descripción del empleo

Controls Engineer - Systems Integration (Intermediate)

Location: West Chester, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence across North America and Europe, is seeking an Intermediate Controls Engineer to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

At LAPORTE, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day.

Key Responsibilities

As a Controls Engineer, you will support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries.

• Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes.
• Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.).
• Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications.
• Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements.
• Provide commissioning and startup services.
• Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.).
• Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or Chemical Engineering required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer.

Technical Expertise

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s and programming software required

Desired Technical Expertise

• Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable: Inductive Automaton Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix
• Experience with Siemens SIMATIC controllers and STEP 7 programming software
• Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI)
• Experience with OPC Servers (Kepware, Matrikon), Databases (SQL)
• Proficiency in managing tasks within integration projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation.
• Proficiency in control panel design, network design, and component selection

Additional Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join LAPORTE?

At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence and innovation in automation systems. Our team thrives on collaboration while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting-edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you!

The LAPORTE team