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Wieland

Controls Engineer

duncansville, PA

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Wieland lists this Controls Engineer opportunity in duncansville, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description Job Description Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety , ambition , optimism , reliability , ownership , diversity , & respect .

Wieland is hiring a Controls Engineer . The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of industrial control systems, operational technology (OT), information technology (IT) infrastructure, and business systems. This role serves as the technical link between manufacturing operations, automation systems, networking and IT Systems, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient operation of production equipment and technology platforms. The position supports PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, servers, cloud platforms, cybersecurity initiatives, and business systems while leading technology projects that improve equipment reliability, productivity, data integration, and operational performance. The Systems, Controls & IT Engineer collaborates across engineering, maintenance, operations, and corporate IT teams to drive digital transformation, system standardization, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. This role is located in Duncansville, PA and will be fully on-site.

Responsibilities

Controls Engineer Responsibilities:

Controls Engineering & Automation

Design, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and industrial control systems.

Support manufacturing equipment, automated production lines, and process control systems.

Develop and maintain control system documentation, electrical schematics, and network architecture drawings.

Lead automation projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.

Analyze equipment performance, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions.

Support machine integration, data collection, and Industry initiatives.

Systems Engineering

Design and maintain reliable systems architecture supporting manufacturing and business operations.

Manage system performance, software deployments, upgrades, and technology lifecycle planning.

Develop standards for system configuration, maintenance, and documentation.

Support integration between production equipment, business systems, and cloud platforms.

Information Technology

Manage, support and maintain network infrastructure, servers, workstations, data backup and cloud-based services.

Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

Support ERP, MES, CMMS, SAP, Microsoft 365 and other business-critical applications.

Operational Technology (OT) & Industrial Networking

Support industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, wireless systems, and plant-floor communications.

Maintain connectivity between OT and IT environments while ensuring security and reliability.

Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC.

Monitor system health and implement performance improvements.

Cybersecurity

Follow cybersecurity best practices across IT and OT environments in coordination with Wieland corporate IT Team.

Support cybersecurity assessments, audits, and compliance requirements.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

Lead capital and continuous improvement projects involving controls, systems, and IT infrastructure.

Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.

Coordinate activities with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Controls Engineer Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in either: Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.

7+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, systems engineering, or information technology.

Experience supporting manufacturing operations and industrial networks.

Proven project management and troubleshooting experience via Logical Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

Proficient understanding of Information Technology systems, networks and devices (PC's, Printers, Switches, Servers, Phones).

Cyber Security Awareness

Professional Communication, Leadership and Integrity

Proficient Controls and Networking Experience

Qualifications

Joining Wieland's team gives you

Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!

Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.

Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.

Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!

Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.

Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.

Company Description Joining Wieland's team gives you

Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!

Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.

Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.

Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!

Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.

Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Company Description Joining Wieland's team gives you Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more! Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match. Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays. Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless! Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program. Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Worksite address

duncansville, PA, 16635, US

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