Controls Engineers- junior level

Laitram LLC; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intralox, a division of Laitram, is seeking entry-level talent to join our Controls Engineering team in Baltimore, MD. The role involves CAD-based panel design, PLC programming, and supporting system commissioning for conveyance solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), have 0–2 years of related experience, and can start in June 2027. Willingness to travel up to 90% and work some weekends is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (CS/EE).
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Ability to start June 2027.
• Knowledge of controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to travel up to 90% and work weekends/holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design in CAD for electrical control panels, BOMs, and schematics.
• Program PLCs for control systems with I/O devices.
• Assist with training, commissioning, and troubleshooting of installations.
• Perform inspections and verify documentation accuracy.
• Provide on-site startup support and coordinate with field installers.

Skills

PLC programming

Schematic reading

CAD drafting

Programming languages

C/C++

Java

Matlab

Python

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent degree in CS/EE

Tools

CAD

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Intralox is looking for entry level talent to join our Controls Engineering team!

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businessesworldwide.

Our global workforceof over 3,000 employees in 20+ countriesconsist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years.

Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

This position is not eligible for work authorization or sponsorship. This position is intended to start June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Works under immediate supervision of senior team members.
• Must Follow all defined instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Designs in CAD electrical control panel layouts, bills of materials and schematics.
• Program PLCs for control systems that include field devices such as photoeyes, shaft encoders, barcode scanners, solenoids, scales, VFDs, E-stops and other I/O devices.
• Assists with the creation and teaching of associated training.
• Assists with project commissioning and troubleshooting of system installations.
• Perform control system inspections and verification to ensure installation quality and compliance with documentation
• Verify that actual work matches all documentation.
• Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software. This includes supporting Mechanical and Electrical Field installers.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or like equivalent from an accredited Institution
• 0-2 years of related experiences
• Ability to start June 2027
• Has knowledge of commonly-used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
• Must pass drug screening and background check
• Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds and climb ladders
• Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice
• Ability to configure PLC’s, HMI’s, computers, networks, cameras, field instrumentation devices, and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment
• Ability to code, C/C++, JAVA, Matlab, Python or IEC 61131 Languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block)
• Ability to develop electrical documentation packages, descriptions of operations, interfaces between systems, and be on-site during startup to coordinate and help resolve issues
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and relationship skills with engineering groups, customers, suppliers and subcontractors
• A self-managed individual who is a team player
• Ability to travel, work weekends, holidays and overtime when required (up to 90% of the year).
• Position located at Intralox offices in Baltimore, Maryland

Intralox’s benefit program is a major part of an employee’s total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations.

The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans