Premier Group Recruitment

Lead Control System Engineer

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Jack Smillie

Jack Smillie

Head of Electrical and Automation, Principal Consultant

JOB – Lead Control System Engineer


LOCATION - Exton, PA.


TERM - Permanent


SALARY- $110,000 - $135,000 per annum (dependent on experience)


My client – a manufacturer of Machinery and Process Equipment are on the lookout for an experienced Lead Control System Engineer to join their team on a Permanent basis near Exton, PA.


The ideal candidate will have experience in the Programming of Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA and HMIs with a focus on improving and maintaining the reliability of automated production systems.


Those with experience in driving the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes within Heavy Manufacturing industries will be of particular interest.


Management / leadership of direct reports is a key responsibility in this position.


The Lead Control System Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:


  • BS or MS in Electrical, Electronic, Controls or Mechatronic Engineering.
  • Understanding of PLC Programming within Allen-Bradley / Rockwell.
  • Hands on Production line maintenance and implementation experience.
  • Strong Electrical Hardware knowledge.
  • Higher level Software Engineering knowledge for interfaces and applications (Visual Studio, .net etc).
  • Industry background within heavy manufacturing; i.e foundries, metalwork, mining etc.
  • Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)


The Lead Control System Engineer's role will involve:


  • Implementation of new manufacturing and process equipment within an established production facility.
  • Maintaining Electrical equipment with a continuous improvement focus.
  • Programming PLCs for the control of Instrumentation and Machinery (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell).
  • Programming motor control (AC, DC), drives and instrumentation systems.
  • Upgrading legacy equipment.
  • Direct management of a small team of Engineers
  • Liaising with colleagues on other engineering tasks and projects as required


For more information about this Lead Control System Engineering role please apply, or email Jack Smillie on jsmillie@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.


Many thanks, Premier Group

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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