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LAPORTE • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Role & seniority: Controls Engineer (junior/associate level; 1–2 years of industrial controls experience)
PLC/HMI/SCADA: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix; PanelView Plus; FactoryTalk View ME/SE
HMI/SCADA extras (desirable): Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix
Historian (desirable): FactoryTalk Historian, OSIsoft PI
Networking/other: Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link; control panel design; AutoCAD (desirable)
Documentation: I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications; commissioning forms
Program and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA systems for continuous, discrete, and batch processes
Generate and maintain control system documentation; assist in control panel/equipment specification and design; ensure code compliance
Collaborate with Process and Electrical Design; read P&IDs and process docs; provide commissioning/startup services; support travel to sites (up to ~25%)
1–2 years in industrial controls (end-user, OEM, or system integrator)
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs and related software (ControlLogix/CompactLogix/GuardLogix, PanelView Plus, FactoryTalk View)
Ability to read P&IDs and develop control specifications; strong documentation/writing; basic project/task management
Travel readiness (up to ~25%); proficiency in MS Office
Key Responsibilities
As a Controls Engineer, you will support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries. Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes. Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.). Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications. Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements. Provide commissioning and startup services. Travel up to 25% is typical, but varies by project requirements. Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.). Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
1-2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer.
Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management. Strong technical writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
The LAPORTE team
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering Industries Software Development