Senior Automation Controls Engineer (PLC, HMI, Motion)

LVI Associates; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company 


Professional growth opportunities

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Job summary

LVI Associates seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to join our growing automation and engineering team. This role designs, programs, implements, commissions, and supports automated control systems for manufacturing and industrial applications.

Key responsibilities include developing control designs, programming PLC/HMI, supporting FATs and on-site commissioning, and collaborating across cross-functional teams. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Electrical/Computer/Mechanical).
• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience across major industrial automation platforms.
• Proficiency with RSLogix/Studio 5000, AutoCAD, and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience programming in Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Experience with Cognex vision systems is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience designing and implementing controls for high-speed machinery.
• Experience with open-loop and closed-loop control systems.
• Experience with servo, stepper, and VFD motors and drives.
• Experience with rotary/linear indexing, pneumatic systems, and electric actuators.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of NEC, UL, NEMA, CE, NFPA 79, 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO/EN standards.
• Familiarity with Modbus RTU, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, and Serial communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control system designs, electrical schematics, flow diagrams, panel layouts, termination diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Program, test, debug, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and motion control systems.
• Provide technical support during FATs, on-site installation, commissioning, and after-sales support.
• Work with panel shop technicians to ensure control panels and electrical systems meet applicable codes, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Handle component selection, specifications, and vendor quotations.
• Produce validation and design specification documentation when required.
• Travel up to 20% to customer sites.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives relating to controls and automation.
• Perform hands-on hardware/software integration and troubleshooting of control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Mechanical aptitude

Automation & controls design

Strong communication

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical/Computer/Mechanical)

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

AutoCAD

FactoryTalk View

Cognex vision systems

Modbus RTU

EtherNet/IP

TCP/IP

Serial communications

Servo/Stepper/VFD drives

Job description

LVI Associates seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to join our growing automation and engineering team. This role designs, programs, implements, commissions, and supports automated control systems for manufacturing and industrial applications.

Key responsibilities include developing control designs, programming PLC/HMI, supporting FATs and on-site commissioning, and collaborating across cross-functional teams. Travel up to 20% is required.