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Controls Engineer - Packaging - Doylestown, PA

Doylestown, Pennsylvania Permanent USD110,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
This role blends technical depth with practical delivery, leading controls projects from concept through validation and ongoing support. You will optimise plant performance through smart automation, robust process control, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Shape the future of high-impact manufacturing
  • Hands on work that push your ideas into practice for the betterment of the site

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader within a highly regulated manufacturing sector, recognised for delivering precision-engineered solutions to critical industries. They operate with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, supported by significant investment in modern technologies and automation. The organisation fosters a collaborative, engineering-led culture where innovation and process excellence are actively encouraged. With a structured environment built on best practices and robust systems, they enable employees to deliver measurable, high-impact results. Their operations are driven by customer focus, operational discipline, and a long-term commitment to sustainability and development. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where engineering plays a central role in strategic growth.

Job Description

  • Design and implement controls solutions to enhance safety, quality, and production efficiency.
  • Lead engineering projects including scope definition, design reviews, testing, commissioning, and validation.
  • Develop and optimise PLC/HMI programmes and integrate automation technologies.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues across manufacturing equipment.
  • Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and performance.
  • Support new equipment introduction and upgrades, including validation documentation.
  • Implement process monitoring and data-driven controls to improve reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
  • 1-4 years' experience (Process Engineer) or 5+ years (Senior level).
  • Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming.
  • Knowledge of sensors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and vision systems.
  • Experience with industrial networks and data collection systems.
  • CAD proficiency and familiarity with technical documentation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
  • Comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience level.
  • Opportunity to lead impactful automation and controls projects.
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and systems.
  • Clear progression path into senior engineering or leadership roles.
  • Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.
  • Ongoing training and professional development support.

Apply today! All relevant applicants will receive follow up within 72 Hours

Contact
Harrison Roche
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046956

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Doylestown
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harrison Roche
Job Reference
JN-062026-7046956