Process Controls Engineer
Amtex Enterprises
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Allentown, PA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Process Controls Engineer
Duration: 2 year contract
Location: Onsite in Allentown, PA (18106)
Resumes not to exceed 5 pages
Looking for candidates already local to Allentown, PA area. Expected travel is minimum 1/month across east and west coast locations. Excellent communication and experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens. There will be an internal interview and 2 rounds of client interviews.
Job Description
We are looking for a Process Controls Engineer to execute projects that include instrumentation and control device selection, PLC and DCS system design, installation checkout, and system commissioning. This position will be full-time and onsite in Allentown, PA.
What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering project team and production staff
• Implement system expansions and obsolescence replacement projects
• Allen Bradley PLC5 and SLC500 upgrades to CLX5000
• Siemens PCS7 HMI version upgrade and Controller Upgrades
• TIA Portal version upgrades to v20
• Travel to site locations for installation checkout and system commissioning
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues
• Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards
What You’ll Need
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Control Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience with automated control systems
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Siemens PCS 7, TIA portal, PLC 500, and SLC500
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel 20%-40%, mostly US domestic (East to West Coast)
Interested candidates send your resume to alex@amtexenterprises.com