Lead Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Panel Design

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; McConnellsburg (PA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Principal Controls Engineer to lead manufacturing system projects and develop control system applications critical to OT initiatives. You will provide leadership in project implementation, drive standardization, and build robust control solutions across plants.

The role requires expertise in electrical and automation components, PLC/SCADA/HMI development, and strong communication with Digital Technology and Operations teams. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs, VFDs, Ignition EDGE, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in factory controls and lead factory control systems projects.
• Lead PFMEAs with project teams to improve processes.
• Design and build control panels.
• Read/write/solve PLCs, SCADA (Ignition), HMIs, and other controls.
• Facilitate test case development and implementation.
• Create SOPs for project startup readiness and documentation.
• Lead startups, end-user training, and field troubleshooting.
• Perform equipment upgrades and retrofits as needed.
• Provide Level 3 plant support for control systems.
• Prepare schematics, controls layouts, BOMs, and drawings.
• Approve electrical drawings and maintain accuracy.
• Document work thoroughly, including changes and progress.
• Conduct regular debriefs to track progress and actions.
• Define standard components and programming standards.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

Factory controls

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Rockwell PLCs

Electrical drawings

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition EDGE

EtherNet/IP

SQL

Networking basics

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Principal Controls Engineer to lead manufacturing system projects and develop control system applications critical to OT initiatives. You will provide leadership in project implementation, drive standardization, and build robust control solutions across plants.

The role requires expertise in electrical and automation components, PLC/SCADA/HMI development, and strong communication with Digital Technology and Operations teams. Travel up to 20% may be required.