Senior Controls Engineer
LeoForce
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LeoForce in Allentown, PA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support industrial automation systems for conveyor, robotic, and integration projects. You will own controls engineering activities from design through installation and startup, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and customers to deliver innovative solutions.
The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong Allen-Bradley PLC skills, electrical panel design expertise, and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation.
- Strong Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience.
- Design experience to NEC, NFPA, UL standards.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA development.
- Experience with fieldbus technologies.
- Knowledge of electrical panel design and wiring.
- Solid understanding of pneumatics, actuators, and valves.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and customer relationship skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Fluent in English.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and program PLC-based automation systems.
- Develop software for industrial control systems and machine automation.
- Design electrical panels and electrical schematics.
- Specify electrical components and wiring methods.
- Commission conveyor systems, machinery, and automation equipment.
- Provide customer training and post-installation technical support.
- Manage assigned controls engineering subprojects.
- Support Sales with technical presentations, application reviews, and project quotations.
- Assist with conceptual system design and engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout project execution.
- Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems during startup and commissioning.
- Support field installations and customer acceptance testing.
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Job description
Allentown,PA, US
Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 per year
The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting industrial automation systems for conveyor, robotic, and systems integration projects. This position owns controls engineering activities from the initial sales and design phases through installation, startup, commissioning, and ongoing customer support. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Customers, you'll develop innovative automation solutions while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Design, develop, and program PLC-based automation systems
- Develop software for industrial control systems and machine automation
- Design electrical panels and electrical schematics
- Specify electrical components and wiring methods
- Commission conveyor systems, machinery, and automation equipment
- Provide customer training and post-installation technical support
- Manage assigned controls engineering subprojects
- Support Sales with technical presentations, application reviews, and project quotations
- Assist with conceptual system design and engineering solutions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution
- Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems during startup and commissioning
- Support field installations and customer acceptance testing
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation
- Strong Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience
- Experience designing electrical control systems to NEC, NFPA, UL, and applicable industry standards
- Experience with HMI/SCADA development
- Experience with fieldbus communication technologies
- Knowledge of industrial electrical panel design and wiring
- Strong understanding of pneumatics, actuators, and valve systems
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Strong communication and customer relationship skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Fluent in English
- Experience with Siemens, Omron, or Beckhoff PLC platforms
- Experience with FactoryTalk Optix
- Experience programming industrial robots (Fanuc, Universal Robots, Omron)
- Servo motion control programming experience
- Experience using AutoDesk CAD and EPLAN Electric P8
- C++ or Java programming experience
- Knowledge of barcode scanners, RFID systems, and industrial sensors
- Engineering License or Electrical License
- Bilingual language skills
Travel required approximately 25%–40% to support customer installations, commissioning, startup activities, and onsite technical support.
We are a global leader in industrial automation, material handling, and production flow solutions, delivering innovative technologies to manufacturers across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive, and electronics industries. As part of a worldwide organization with thousands of employees and operations across multiple countries, we continue to invest in cutting-edge automation technologies and the people who make them possible.
Our engineers are empowered to solve complex automation challenges while working alongside talented teams on industry-leading projects that shape the future of manufacturing.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Multiple health insurance plan options
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with up to 6% company match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Career advancement opportunities within a global organization
- Exposure to cutting-edge automation, robotics, and controls technologies
- Opportunity to work on large-scale integration projects across multiple industries
- Collaborative engineering environment with global resources
- Travel opportunities supporting customer installations and commissioning
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