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Controls Engineer

Own the electrical design on machines that run production lines. You will design complete control systems — schematics, panel layouts, bills of material and hardware documentation — for medium to large-scale industrial automation, and stay involved through commissioning and field support.

Location
On-site — Dillsburg, PA
Type
Full-time
Reports to
Controls Engineering Manager
Travel
10-15%

What you will be doing

  • Design electrical control systems including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and bills of material using AutoCAD and SolidWorks Electrical.
  • Specify and configure PLCs, drives, motion systems and control hardware.
  • Support custom machine development in collaboration with mechanical engineering.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues both in manufacturing and in field support.
  • Ensure compliance with UL508A and NEC standards.
  • Identify design improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Support commissioning, documentation, training and standardization efforts.
  • Maintain controls documentation, ECRs and production checklists.
  • Promote safe work practices and compliance with company policies.

What you need

  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of controls engineering experience.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical or similar CAD tools.
  • Strong working knowledge of PLCs, drives, servos, motion control, safety systems and HMIs.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to multitask in a manufacturing environment.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, roughly 10-15%.

Nice to have

  • Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley and Trio experience.

Ready to apply?

Send your resume through our application form. Every application is reviewed by a person on our HR team.

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Questions before applying? Email hr@josephmachine.com or call 717.432.3442.

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Joseph Machine Company offers commensurate wages, excellent benefits, matching 401(k), profit sharing, and a clean, safe work environment in an easily accessible rural location in northern York County, Pennsylvania.

Joseph Machine Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.