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Controls Engineer

US PA McElhattan💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Specify, design, and implement complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and machinery for personal care and household product manufacturing.

Role type

Controls Engineer

Builds

Production equipment and process controls for manufacturing facilities

Domain

Manufacturing (Personal care and household products)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI programming, Motion Control, AutoCAD, electrical theory, troubleshooting, data collection and analysis, project planning

Preferred skills

Leadership, knowledge of current controls hardware and software, creativity, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

DCS, PLC, HMI, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors, numeric analysis software

Responsibilities

Design, install, interface, and start up new equipment and process controls; assess and modify DCS/PLC/HMI logic to improve system performance; perform high-level troubleshooting for electrical, mechanical, or process problems; coordinate machine data collection and analysis; provide technical training to production and maintenance personnel; lead small capital projects and machine installations/upgrades.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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