Intermediate Controls Engineer
@ LAPORTE L.C.C.

Rochester, New York, United States
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Posted 4 days ago

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Intermediate Controls Engineer

Join LAPORTE L.C.C., a 25-year consulting engineering firm, as a full-time Intermediate Controls Engineer. Work on designing, programming, and managing automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Role Responsibilities

  • Lead design and specification development for control panels, networks, and software.
  • Translate process/packaging applications into detailed construction packages.
  • Mentor project team members and support effective project execution.
  • Provide lifecycle support including design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
  • Conduct site surveys and support installation with a focus on control system deployment.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant codes and standards (UL508A, NEC).
  • Engage in diverse projects to enhance engineering and project management skills.

Travel & Work Environment

This hybrid role is based in Rochester, New York with travel requirements varying from 20% to 40% depending on project needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 2-6 years experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments.
  • Experience in commissioning systems and leading projects.
  • Proficient in designing control panels, networks and automation project specifications.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Rockwell Automation software (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000) and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
  • Experience with electrical construction packages and hands-on surveying.

Key skills/competency

  • Automation
  • Control Systems
  • Rockwell
  • SCADA
  • AutoCAD
  • Project Management
  • Mentoring
  • Design
  • Commissioning
  • Construction Packages
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How to Get Hired at LAPORTE L.C.C.

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  • Customize Resume: Tailor your engineering experience and skills.
  • Highlight Projects: Showcase automation and control system projects.
  • Research LAPORTE: Review company history and values.
  • Prepare for Technical Questions: Be ready for control systems scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Rockwell Automation software tutorials.
Practice AutoCAD for control panel designs.
Study electrical codes UL508A and NEC.
Review schematic and wiring diagram examples.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project and resolution.
Explain team collaboration experiences in engineering.
Discuss handling tight project deadlines.
Share experiences mentoring junior engineers.

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