Entry Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Picture the start of your shift: you review last night’s downtime log, queue up preventive checks on Fanuc robots and PLCs, and fine-tune a SCADA display to surface the data your production team needs most. From there, you’ll switch between programming tasks, troubleshooting networked controls, and coaching operators on best practices—all while keeping safety and GMP front and center.

Keep our automation assets healthy and evolving. You’ll perform preventive and predictive maintenance across all automated systems and take ownership of designing, programming, diagnosing, and enhancing machinery and computer-based controls.

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment and controls to maximize uptime.
• Design, program, debug, and continuously improve machinery and computer control systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical components (switches, motors, relays, sensors) to component level as needed.
• Develop or refine automation solutions for manufacturing processes, including creating detailed wiring/PLC schematics from engineering requirements.
• Install and commission industrial controls and computer-based systems supporting robots and automated production lines.
• Evaluate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial networks.
• Support and repair PLCs, HMIs, distributed control systems, servos, drives, and robotic controllers.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts—individually and with cross-functional teams; occasional travel to other sites may be required.
• Follow all safety policies, GMP, company procedures, and recognized best practices.
• Run scheduled PM programs and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Install, service, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices as needed.
• Train production personnel on safe, effective operation and basic maintenance of automated systems.
• Analyze downtime and operator feedback; lead root cause analysis to eliminate repeat issues and variation.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

• Direct hands-on experience with Fanuc PLCs and Fanuc robots.
• Wonderware, SCADA, and Ignition experience preferred.

• Associate degree in Technology, Electrical, Electronics, or Electro-Mechanical disciplines—or comparable certification—preferred; or a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
• Background across PLCs, robotics, servos/VFDs, vision systems/RFID scanners, and both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, strong organization, and solid problem-solving capability.
• Comfort with intermediate math; able to read schematics and use precision measuring/inspection tools.
• Interpersonal skills to train teammates and cross-functional partners.

• Technical aptitude across diverse software, controls, and machinery.
• Analytical mindset to quickly interpret complex information and spot inefficiencies.
• Creative problem-solver with the drive to resolve issues fast.
• Self-motivated and flexible with changing priorities.
• Effective communicator able to share system status, findings, and corrective actions.

• Climbing ladders, stairs, and equipment using hands/arms and legs; requires agility.
• Frequent stooping and crouching (bending at waist, legs, and spine).
• Reaching in multiple directions; extended standing and walking over distances.
• Pushing and pulling with upper extremities; sustained exertion as needed.
• Lifting and carrying—medium work: up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly.
• Regular grasping, feeling (temperature/texture/shape), and fine finger work.
• Talking to exchange detailed information quickly and clearly.
• Hearing: able to perceive sounds at approximately 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz at levels of at least 40 dB, with or without correction; able to discern fine sound differences for precision adjustments.
• Vision: able to analyze data/figures and detect small defects at close range.
• Repetitive motions of hands/arms/fingers as part of daily work.

• Work occurs indoors and outdoors.
• Potential exposure to high heat (over 100°F for periods exceeding one hour).
• Noise and vibration (oscillation of extremities or whole body) may be present.
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, and certain chemicals.
• Possible exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or areas with limited ventilation.
• Contact with oils and cutting fluids may occur (air and/or skin exposure).

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person
• Ability to commute: Hanover, PA 17331 (Required)
• Created: 3/2024

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial Robot Programming
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Electrical Schematic Reading

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) (Dematic)
• SCADA
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc)
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, Dematic)