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Remote Principal Controls Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Scaletron Industries LTD

Controls Engineer

Perkasie, PA · On-site +1

$79K - $102K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Controls Engineer Scaletron Industries, Ltd. Location: Plumsteadville, PA Join an Industry Leader ... SQL databases, data logging, or remote monitoring systems. Benefits * Competitive salary based on ...

Generac

Senior Controls Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$115K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Senior Controls Engineer serves as the technical lead for advanced microgrid control system ... Lead onsite and remote startup and commissioning activities, including development and execution of ...

Medical Guardian

Principal Data Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We support over 625,000 members nationwide with life-saving emergency response systems and remote ... The Principal Data Engineer will own the design, delivery, and maturity of production-grade data ...

Johnson Controls

Senior Modeling Engineer

York, PA · On-site +1

$102K - $141K/yr

What You Will Do Johnson Controls' Data Center Thermal Technology Solutions group is seeking a ... also be a remote opportunity for the right candidate! How You Will Do It * Develop numerical ...

The Pennsylvania State University

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for a Dynamics and Controls Engineer to join our Vehicle Control and ...

Wood Plc

Project Controls Lead

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

... engineering, design, procurement, and project management services ... While this position will report into our Philadelphia office, due to our current remote capacity ...

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What is the difference between Remote Principal Controls Engineer vs Remote Controls Engineer?

AspectRemote Principal Controls EngineerRemote Controls Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, certifications like PLC or automationBachelor's in Engineering, PLC or automation certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign, oversee control systems, collaborate with teams remotelyDevelop and troubleshoot control systems, often in a remote or on-site setting
Industry UsageIndustrial automation, manufacturing, energy sectorsManufacturing, process control, automation industries
Search/Comparison IntentHigher-level control system design, leadership rolesImplementation, troubleshooting, and support roles

The Remote Principal Controls Engineer typically focuses on high-level system design and leadership, requiring advanced credentials and experience. In contrast, the Remote Controls Engineer handles implementation and troubleshooting tasks. Both roles are vital in automation industries and often share similar certifications and work environments, but differ in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Remote Principal Controls Engineer job openings in Pennsylvania as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution.

Controls Engineer

Scaletron Industries LTD

Perkasie, PA • On-site, Remote

$79K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Controls Engineer

Scaletron Industries, Ltd.
Location: Plumsteadville, PA

Join an Industry Leader in Industrial Process Weighing and Automation

Scaletron Industries, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of corrosion-resistant weighing systems, process controllers, and chemical feed equipment serving the municipal water, wastewater, and industrial process industries. We design and manufacture innovative products that provide accurate monitoring, inventory management, and automated control of corrosive chemicals used throughout North America and around the world. (Scaletron Industries, Ltd.)

We are seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to design, develop, and support innovative weighing and process control systems from concept through production.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop PLC-based control systems for industrial weighing and chemical feed equipment.
  • Program PLCs, HMI interfaces, and process controllers.
  • Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
  • Configure industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, and serial communications.
  • Assist in the development and testing of new products.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and software issues during manufacturing and customer support.
  • Support product integration with SCADA and plant automation systems.
  • Prepare technical documentation, operating manuals, and engineering change documentation.
  • Work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and sales to develop custom customer solutions.
  • Provide occasional technical support to customers and distributors.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with PLC programming (Horner, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar).
  • Experience developing HMI applications.
  • Understanding of analog instrumentation, load cells, process control, and industrial sensors.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical design software is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Preferred Experience
  • Industrial weighing systems or load cell technology.
  • Water and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Chemical dosing or process automation.
  • Embedded controllers or industrial electronics.
  • SQL databases, data logging, or remote monitoring systems.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on innovative products used throughout the water and industrial process industries

If you’re passionate about designing reliable industrial automation solutions and enjoy working in a collaborative engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.


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