Controls Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based industrial control systems Support automation across complex manufacturing equipment and production processes Integrate sensors, actuators,

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Trueline, a major manufacturer, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its engineering team in Erie, PA. This is an onsite engineering role responsible for the controls and automation behind a large-scale manufacturing operation, including PLC programming, troubleshooting, system integration, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

You'll work directly with production equipment and cross-functional engineering teams to solve real-time manufacturing problems while also bringing new equipment and technologies online. It's a strong opportunity for a controls engineer who wants both hands-on troubleshooting and meaningful ownership of plant automation improvements.

Responsibilities

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→Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based industrial control systems
→Support automation across complex manufacturing equipment and production processes
→Integrate sensors, actuators, controls, and other field devices into automated systems
→Diagnose controls and automation problems that impact equipment uptime, reliability, quality, or production
→Test, validate, and commission new or modified control systems
→Support installation and startup of new manufacturing equipment and technology
→Maintain electrical schematics, PLC logic, control documentation, and system configurations
→Interpret equipment specifications and translate them into practical operating and controls requirements
→Partner with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and equipment vendors to solve technical issues
→Evaluate new controls and automation technologies that can improve manufacturing capability
→Support new product and process introductions from an automation and manufacturability perspective
→Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, system performance, and manufacturing efficiency
→Ensure controls and electrical work meets applicable safety standards, codes, and plant requirements
→Manage multiple automation and controls projects simultaneously

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
3-5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable industrial PLC platforms
Ability to diagnose controls problems directly at production equipment
Experience integrating industrial sensors, actuators, and control devices
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs
Experience testing, validating, and commissioning control systems
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solving skills
Ability to manage several projects and competing plant priorities simultaneously
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, vendors, and technicians
Working knowledge of industrial safety and compliance requirements

Advanced Allen-Bradley controls experience
Siemens experience
Robotics programming or integration experience
CNC or machining automation experience
Experience with forging, metal forming, heat treatment, coating, or similar manufacturing equipment
Automotive or commercial vehicle manufacturing experience
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
Previous experience in a union manufacturing environment