Controls Engineer

Trueline • Erie, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical coverage with PPO and HSA-compatible plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company HSA contributions and additional matching opportunity for eligible plan participants
• 401(k) with company matching opportunity
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid disability benefits for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program and financial wellness resources
• Participation in the company's employee ownership program at no personal cost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level