Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation & Commissioning

LAPORTE; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LAPORTE is seeking a full‑time controls engineer to drive automation projects in pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors. The role emphasizes design, programming, and lifecycle support, with a strong focus on Rockwell PLCs and FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA.

Expect 1–4 week commissioning phases and 20–40% travel. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in control systems, a relevant engineering degree, and deep experience with control panels, networks, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
• 8+ years in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting‑design, incl. commissioning.
• Proficient in automation tasks including design, client coordination, and bid packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing control panels, networks, and software (Allen‑Bradley PLC/PACs and HMI/SCADA).
• Translate processes into construction packages for control panel designs and electrical scopes.
• Mentor and supervise project team members to improve collaboration and execution.
• Provide lifecycle support including system design, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and hands‑on support during installation of control systems.

Skills

Automation design

Panel design

HMI/SCADA development

Project coordination

Site surveys

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

AutoCAD

Job description

LAPORTE is seeking a full‑time controls engineer to drive automation projects in pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors. The role emphasizes design, programming, and lifecycle support, with a strong focus on Rockwell PLCs and FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA.

Expect 1–4 week commissioning phases and 20–40% travel. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in control systems, a relevant engineering degree, and deep experience with control panels, networks, and AutoCAD.