Senior Controls Engineer - Motion & PLC Programming

Weiler Labeling Systems LLC; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive opportunities

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with a company

Wellness program

Benefits from day one

Job summary

ProMach is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC and multi-axis motion control for advanced labeling systems. You will create documentation, work with automation, electrical, and mechanical teams, and guide hardware/software choices for each project.

The role requires hands-on experience with B&R Automation Studio and AB PLCs, plus strong HMI skills and a proactive approach to debugging and optimization. A BS in a related field is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in controls engineering with a focus on motion control and high-speed automated machinery.
• Proven experience in multi-axis motion control programming.
• Skilled in structured text programming.
• Hands-on experience with B&R Automation Studio (required).
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols: OPC-UA, Powerlink, Ethernet/IP.
• HMI programming experience (required), ideally with B&R mappView and Allen Bradley FactoryTalk SE/ME.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills for complex automation issues.
• SQL database experience (plus).
• SCADA / MES experience (plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement PLC and multi-axis motion control programs for advanced labeling systems
• Create clear documentation to support assembly, testing, debugging, and long-term servicing of equipment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with automation, electrical, and mechanical engineers, as well as sales teams and customers, to fully define project scope and requirements
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software components that best fit each project‘s needs
• Troubleshoot & optimize complex automation systems to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability

Skills

Controls engineering

Motion control

Multi-axis motion control

Structured text programming

B&R Automation Studio

Allen Bradley PLCs

OPC-UA

Powerlink

Ethernet/IP

HMI programming

SQL

SCADA / MES

Education

BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

B&R Automation Studio

Allen Bradley CompactLogix

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Are you intrigued by this work?

• Develop & implement PLC and multi-axis motion control programs for advanced labeling systems
• Create clear documentation to support assembly, testing, debugging, and long-term servicing of equipment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with automation, electrical, and mechanical engineers, as well as sales teams and customers, to fully define project scope and requirements
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software components that best fit each project‘s needs
• Troubleshoot & optimize complex automation systems to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability

Education

BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• 7+ years in controls engineering with a focus on motion control and high-speed automated machinery
• Proven experience in multi-axis motion control programming
• Skilled in structured text programming
• Hands‑on experience with B&R Automation Studio (required)
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols: OPC-UA, Powerlink, Ethernet/IP
• HMI programming experience (required), ideally with B&R mappView and Allen Bradley FactoryTalk SE/ME
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills for complex automation issues
• SQL database experience (plus)
• SCADA / MES experience (plus)
• Results‑driven with high standards
• Organized, able to set priorities and track progress
• Team‑oriented, collaborative, and willing to share knowledge
• Strong communicator—professional in listening, speaking, and writing
• Analytical problem solver with a structured approach to identifying causes and generating solutions

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
• Short‑term incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off programs
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Wellness program
• Eligibility for benefits from day one (no waiting period)

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Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast‑paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers’ performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem‑solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.