Senior PLC Controls Engineer - Automation Lead

Church & Dwight; Thomasville (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Church & Dwight in York, PA seeks a Sr Controls Engineer to support plant electrical instrumentation and PLC-based control systems from design to commissioning. You will lead cross-functional teams, troubleshoot, and improve control logic to drive efficiency and reduce waste.

The role requires 5–8 years in a manufacturing setting, a 4-year technical degree, and strong knowledge of NEC/UL standards and Allen Bradley systems. Travel and shift flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year technical degree and 5–8 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience designing, testing, and commissioning PLC-based control systems.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/UL standards and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and enforce safety policies within area of responsibility.
• Design and modify process control and instrumentation systems.
• Lead capital projects related to automation and controls infrastructure.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Electrical safety

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

AutoCAD

SAP

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

MS Project

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Church & Dwight in York, PA seeks a Sr Controls Engineer to support plant electrical instrumentation and PLC-based control systems from design to commissioning. You will lead cross-functional teams, troubleshoot, and improve control logic to drive efficiency and reduce waste.

The role requires 5–8 years in a manufacturing setting, a 4-year technical degree, and strong knowledge of NEC/UL standards and Allen Bradley systems. Travel and shift flexibility may be required.