Controls Systems Engineer – Profit Sharing & Equity

Astro Machine Works Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits including

Profit sharing bonus and stock owner

Paid overtime for over 40 hours

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Schedules

Career development and advancement

Clean, modern, collaborative work env.

Job summary

Astro Machine Works in Ephrata, PA designs and builds custom automation equipment. We are seeking a Controls Integrator to design, program and implement control systems for our machines.

You will work with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, and PLCs/HMIs, integrate sensors and motion controls, and support installation, startup and troubleshooting at customer sites. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in automation programming, a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, strong

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of automation programming or machine controls experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, especially Allen Bradley.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, sensors and device communications.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Robot programming and pneumatic/hydraulic experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Program PLCs and HMIs for automation systems.
• Integrate sensors, servo systems, and motion controls.
• Support installation, startup, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure project success.
• Maintain project documentation and machine operation manuals.
• Occasionally assist with panel fabrication or wiring.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication

Automation experience

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Astro Machine Works in Ephrata, PA designs and builds custom automation equipment. We are seeking a Controls Integrator to design, program and implement control systems for our machines.

You will work with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, and PLCs/HMIs, integrate sensors and motion controls, and support installation, startup and troubleshooting at customer sites. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in automation programming, a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, strong