Senior Controls Engineer - APC/DCS & PLC Lead

Advanced Technology Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Services is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to design, test, and optimize control systems in a factory setting in Pennsylvania. You will lead projects, analyze data, collaborate with engineers and operations teams, and ensure health and safety regulations are met.

Strong documentation and proposals writing are essential. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, with knowledge of APC, DCS, PLC, and SCADA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university with at least eight years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of APC, DCS, PLC, and SCADA
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Combination of hands-on technical skills and project management skills
• Previous experience in a research and development or manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to write technical documents and business proposals

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests new control systems
• Develops, leads and implements complex projects
• Tests, maintains, and modifies existing control systems
• Reviews, revises and improves existing procedures and documents
• Analyzes data and reports results with management and staff
• Collaborates with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff
• Acts as a liaison with clients, suppliers, contractors, and relevant authorities
• Provides technical/troubleshooting support for both mechanical and electrical issues
• Understands and ensures compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations
• Provides training and consulting support for new employees, technical staff, and customers
• Researches and purchases equipment
• Develops new business proposals

Skills

APC

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Communication skills

Project management

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Advanced Technology Services is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to design, test, and optimize control systems in a factory setting in Pennsylvania. You will lead projects, analyze data, collaborate with engineers and operations teams, and ensure health and safety regulations are met.

Strong documentation and proposals writing are essential. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, with knowledge of APC, DCS, PLC, and SCADA, and