Junior Controls Engineer at LAPORTE L.C.C.

Department: Automation

Setup: Remote
Location: Columbus Township, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Feb 16, 2026

Description

LAPORTE is hiring a full-time Junior Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, documentation, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle management of automation projects in pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. The role involves control panel and network specifications, electrical construction packages, site surveys, and hands-on installation support, with 20–40% travel. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, automation, or a related engineering environment; experience with AutoCAD, electrical construction packages, and Rockwell Automation software is preferred or beneficial.

Required Skills

Control systems
Control panel design
PLC programming
SCADA
AutoCAD
Rockwell Automation

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology
Required Previous Experiences: 0–2 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, automation, or a related engineering environment
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with control panel design, network basics, and control system programming
Experience or coursework using AutoCAD
Exposure to electrical engineering construction packages
Interest in learning Rockwell Automation software
Translation Company Name: Laporte L.C.C.