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Controls Engineer
Cranberry, PA 16066 US
Job Description
In this Controls Engineer role, you are responsible for the design, development and troubleshooting of industrial control systems. Your role is to ensure that these systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently and safely for the end user.
Essential Functions
- Design, Build, and Implement PLC and HMI programs.
- Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware
- Plans preventive maintenance
- Coordinates with others in order to determine problems and implement solutions
- Provides technical assistance as needed by internal customers
- Manages relations with vendors
- Defines performance metrics
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3 to 4 years of direct experience working as a PLC Controls EngineerÂ
- Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude to understand and troubleshoot machineryÂ
- Experience writing PLC & HMI programs required
- Programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley PLCsÂ
- Excellent communication, customer-facing and presentation skills
- Up to 30% travel requiredÂ
PLC Controls Engineer - 26225
Additional Information
Meet Your Recruiter

Dave Krizan
Business Development Manager
Dave is a Duquesne University graduate who is proud to call Pittsburgh home. He is part of the original Oxford Solutions recruiting start up team and currently works as a Business Development Manager with IT, Engineering and Professional Services clients. He is highly networked and has gained a tremendous amount of industry knowledge ranging from knowing the specs to design a gear to knowing the difference between Java and Javascript. His likability combined with over 20 years in the business has elevated Dave to “celebrity status”. It isn’t uncommon for him travel around Pittsburgh or even around the country without seeing someone he knows. In his spare time, he attends softball games and cheer competitions for his 2 amazing daughters.