Junior Controls Engineer – Pharma & Packaging Automation

LAPORTE; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 offices across North America and Europe, seeks a Junior Controls Engineer to support automation projects in pharma and food & beverage. The role involves design, programming, and hands-on installation, with travel 20–40%.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and have up to 2 years of experience in control systems, instrumentation, and panel design. Growth-focused, engineering-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical or electrical engineering technology.
• 0–2 years of experience in control systems, automation, or related engineering.
• Foundational understanding of automation concepts and control system components.
• Familiarity with control panel design and network basics preferred.
• Willingness to travel 20–40%.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of automation projects and control panels.
• Translate processes into construction packages for panels and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Assist with system design, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and provide hands-on installation support.
• Maintain compliance with UL508A and NEC as part of project work.
• Learn Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View for PLC/HMI development.
• Travel 20–40% as required.

Skills

Automation concepts

Control systems

PLC programming

Panel design

AutoCAD

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Job description

LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 offices across North America and Europe, seeks a Junior Controls Engineer to support automation projects in pharma and food & beverage. The role involves design, programming, and hands-on installation, with travel 20–40%.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and have up to 2 years of experience in control systems, instrumentation, and panel design. Growth-focused, engineering-driven environment.