LHH · 1 day ago
Controls Engineer
Pittsburgh Region
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expLHH is a leading manufacturer of custom industrial equipment, and they are seeking a talented Controls Engineer. In this role, you’ll take ownership of PLC and HMI programming from concept through commissioning, ensuring systems run safely, efficiently, and reliably.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and implement PLC and HMI applications for new equipment and system upgrades (primarily Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley)
Lead FAT/SAT, shop tests, and field commissioning to verify that systems meet functional specs, safety standards, and customer requirements
Create clear project documentation (I/O lists, functional specs, test plans, operator guides) and maintain revision control
Partner with Mechanical, Electrical, and Project Management to plan schedules , align milestones, and keep projects on time and within budget
Conduct post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement
Provide remote/on‑site troubleshooting support to internal teams and end users
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or related)
~3–5+ years in industrial controls/automation
Strong PLC/HMI programming & troubleshooting with Allen‑Bradley: Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000, PanelView (FactoryTalk View Studio ME), and PowerFlex drives
Solid understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls; able to read schematics and interface controls with machinery
Comfortable working independently and on cross‑functional project teams; polished customer‑facing communication skills
Willing and able to travel up to ~30% (some international) for training, installs, and start‑ups
Preferred
Siemens (TIA Portal, Comfort Panels, VFDs) and/or Mitsubishi PLC/HMI/VFD experience
Robotics exposure (e.g., Fanuc), plus barcoding/RFID integrations
Experience with industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus), safety PLCs, and commissioning best practices
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits
Professional growth
Company
LHH
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