Industrial Controls Engineer (Butler County, PA; PLC exp. req. $90K+)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a recognized leader in custom materials testing equipment as an Industrial Controls Engineer. You'll develop sophisticated control systems for testing equipment, enjoy flexible hours, minimal travel, and have a voice in the organization while working independently in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial automation controls experience required.
• PLC/HMI programming experience required.
• Understanding of motion controllers required.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC, HMI, and LabVIEW software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in production.
• Collaborate with production to resolve design issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Understanding of motion controllers

Working knowledge of electrical codes

Job description

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$90,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

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Automation Controls Engineer – Amazing Opportunity with Great Work/Life Balance + Minimal Travel!

Location: About 25 miles North of Pittsburgh, PA

Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision,401(k) w/match, Holidays, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: Flexible; 40 hrs. per wk.

Travel: Minimal; less than 5%!

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship is not available

Our client, a recognized leader in custom materials testing equipment, is seeking a talented Automation Controls Engineer to join their growing and innovative team. In this highly autonomous role, you’ll take the lead in developing sophisticated control systems for thermal, mechanical, and environmental test equipment, leveraging your expertise in PLC/HMI programming and automation hardware.

This is more than just a technical role—it’s an opportunity to have a true voice at the table. You'll enjoy the freedom to set your own schedule, drive your own projects, and work in a culture that values initiative, problem-solving, and independent thinking. With minimal red tape, flexible hours, and low travel, this position offers the rare combination of deep technical engagement and excellent work-life balance.

• Design and program PLC, HMI, and LabVIEW software for machine control and data acquisition
• Specify and select components, including PLCs, drives, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networking equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in production and customer startup environments
• Develop supporting documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and user manuals
• Provide technical support to field service teams
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve design and assembly issues
• Ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards (NEC, UL, etc.)

Automation Controls Engineer (PLC programming exp. req.) Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial automation controls experience required
• PLC/HMI programming experience required
• Understanding of motion controllers required
• Working knowledge of electrical codes required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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