laporteusa
Junior Controls Engineer
Columbus, PA · Junior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$20k-$40kDetected 56 days ago
AutoCADPLCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringControlsRadiologySCADA
About the role
- LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years.
- Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.
- We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
- We're seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.
Requirements
- Familiarity with control panel design, network basics, and control system programming is preferred.
- Willingness to perform field surveys of existing control installations and assist with preparing as‑built documentation.
- Interest in learning Rockwell Automation software-including Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 for PLC programming and FactoryTalk View ME/SE for HMI or SCADA development.
- #LI-Remote
- Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
- The LAPORTE team
Nice to have
- Expect travel based on specific project needs-typically accompanying senior engineers for initial site visits (1-3 days) and commissioning trips (1-4 weeks).
- Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- 0-2 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, automation, or a related engineering environment (internships and co‑op experience welcome).
- Foundational understanding of automation concepts, instrumentation, and control system components.
- Experience or coursework using AutoCAD is a plus.
- Exposure to electrical engineering construction packages (e.g., single‑line diagrams, panel schedules, wiring diagrams) is beneficial.
Compensation
- Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth.
Benefits
- Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth.
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