Shift Controls Engineer (New Grads Welcome)

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

Paid time off (minimum three weeks)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

First Quality King of Prussia PA is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting control systems for production equipment. You will train and assist Controls Technicians, ensuring system functionality and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and extensive knowledge of PLC programming. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment focused on continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Deep knowledge of PLC-based hardware and advanced PLC programming skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems and software for production equipment.
• Provide training and assistance to Controls Technicians.
• Lead internal technicians and collaborate with external vendors.

Skills

Electrical theory

Control programming software

AutoCAD

PLC-based hardware

Leadership

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

HMI programming

Data analysis software

Job description

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown into a group of manufacturers producing high‑quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. The company values humility, unity, and integrity, and offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and implement complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery.
• Provide training and assist Controls Technicians in solving complex problems.
• Observe OSHA and company safety rules; identify potential electrical hazards and take corrective action.
• Lead and support internal Controls Technicians, Project and Process Engineers, Maintenance & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, and start up new equipment and process controls.
• Supervise, assign work, provide performance monitoring and reviews, and set daily priorities for Controls Technicians.
• Specify DCS’s, PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors, and data collection & analysis software.
• Evaluate electrical equipment, recommend best value, and make complex program modifications in DCS’s, PLC logic, HMI programs, and servo controller logic.
• Perform high‑level troubleshooting, in‑depth critical thinking, and utilize internal & external resources to solve electrical, mechanical, or process problems.
• Coordinate machine data collection and archiving, interface production and lab equipment to the plant network, and maintain the data historian system.
• Lead small capital projects and assist in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting.
• Develop safety procedures for installed machines, including Lock‑Out / Tag‑Out for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Proficiency in control programming software, AutoCAD for schematic drawings, and basic PC skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets, project management software).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Deep knowledge of PLC‑based hardware and software and advanced PLC programming skills.
• Expertise in servo and HMI programming and multi‑controller networking.
• Leadership abilities and experience supervising technical staff.
• Ability to work a 12‑hour shift, which may include day, night, weekend, and/or holiday hours.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (minimum three weeks).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500).
• Bundle of joy benefit (year’s worth of free diapers for new‑born team members).
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums (and more).

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.