Senior Automation Controls Engineer: PLC, Robotics & MES

L&T Technology Services

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 135,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

L&T Technology Services in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and sustain automated production systems across development and production phases. The role emphasizes hands-on work with Siemens and Rockwell PLCs, HMI/SCADA, robotics, safety systems, and MES integration to optimize manufacturing efficiency.

The successful candidate will lead controls engineering activities, diagnose complex issues, and collaborate closely with operations,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
6+ years of hands-on Controls/Automation Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting using TIA Portal.

Responsibilities

Design and develop industrial control systems for new manufacturing equipment.
Develop PLC programs from scratch and enhance existing machine controls.
Program, troubleshoot, commission, and support automated equipment during installation and startup.
Provide hands-on support for machinery, electrical controls, automation, and process improvements.
Lead controls engineering activities for complex automation projects.
Integrate PLCs with robotics, vision systems, SCADA, HMI, and MES platforms.
Develop and troubleshoot PLC-based product tracking, handshakes, data transactions, and equipment interfaces.
Support FAT, SAT, equipment commissioning, startup, and vendor coordination.
Troubleshoot equipment downtime, throughput, controls, electrical, safety, and process-related issues.
Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics and control drawings.
Document testing, troubleshooting procedures, and equipment modifications.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior controls engineers.
Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and external vendors.
Participate in rotating off-hours/on-call support as required.