Controls Engineer

Manufacturing Automation Project EngineerTruck?Lite is seeking a hands?on, solutions?driven Manufacturing Automation Project Engineer to support our McElhattan, PA operation. In this role, you will help ensure smooth plant operations, lead facility and capital improvement projects, and apply advanced manufacturing techniques that strengthen our production and distribution capabilities.You'll be the go?to resource for troubleshooting equipment and automation challenges, guiding maintenance team members, and driving innovation across processes such as assembly, molding, harness manufacturing, and material handling. This position plays a key part in supporting new product introductions (NPI), lifecycle management (LCM) programs, and the continued modernization of our facilities.If you enjoy improving systems, applying automation, and working cross?functionally to make a real impact, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the next generation of Truck?Lite manufacturing.ResponsibilitiesLead plant and facility capital projects that directly improve performance and reliabilityApply advanced manufacturing methods, including automation, conveyor systems, and assembly technologiesPartner with Maintenance to solve chronic equipment and system issuesContribute to new product and process development effortsWork on prototypes and innovation initiatives in molding, distribution, and harness manufacturingManage budgets and timelines for automation and assembly improvementsSupport compliance with corporate technology and export?control requirementsQualifications2? or 4?year degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related fieldExperience working with programmable logic controllers (PLC), Servo Control Systems, and HMI's. Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) experience is preferredAbility to create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD software.Proficiency with PLC ladder logic, HMI, and SCADAPrefer 3 years minimum experience with Industrial Controls Systems and knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation