Controls Engineer - Manufacturing - Doylestown, PA

Safety & Compliance

• Design and implement equipment upgrades that minimize operational and safety risks.
• Ensure manufacturing systems operate safely and comply with established standards.
• Support initiatives that improve workplace ergonomics and reduce injury potential.

Quality & Validation

• Develop automation and control solutions that enhance process capability and product quality.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to validate new equipment and process improvements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including validation protocols, technical studies, and reports.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Support training, documentation control, and standardization efforts across manufacturing operations.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Design and execute electrical, controls, and automation upgrades for manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and lead projects focused on cost reduction, defect reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and optimise PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other automated systems.
• Develop process controls and data collection systems that improve reliability and enable performance monitoring.
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations and maintenance teams.
• Manage automation and controls projects from concept through commissioning and ongoing support.

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.

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.

Lead high-impact automation projects that drive plant performanceOwn controls improvements from concept through implementation

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1-4 years of experience for Engineer-level candidates.
• 5+ years of experience for Senior Engineer-level candidates.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience programming and supporting Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial networking, vision systems, and manufacturing data collection technologies.
• CAD experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise software systems.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for operational excellence and continuous improvement. They invest heavily in technology, automation, and employee development, creating an environment where engineers can make a visible impact on business performance.

• Highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance and business results.
• Opportunity to lead automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on engineering position with a mix of technical and project leadership responsibilities.
• Strong exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and control systems.
• Career growth potential within a company committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.