Principal Controls Engineer

Location: McConnellsburg

About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry.

We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

JLG is seeking a Principal Controls Engineer to lead manufacturing system projects. This individual is responsible for developing control system applications that are a key to the success of the JLG Business and Operational Technology practice. This individual must provide leadership in project implementation and technical solutions.

YOUR IMPACTAct as Subject Matter Expert in factory controls while leading factory control systems projects interfacing with Digital Technology and Operations teams

Able to lead PFMEAs in collaboration with project team members

Design and build control panels

Read/Write/Solution PLCs, SCADA (Ignition), HMIs, and other controls systems

Facilitate test case development and implementation

Develop and enforce a standard operating procedure (SOP) for project startups, ensuring that all necessary equipment and documentation are prepared and reviewed in advance

Perform startups, customer/end user training, and field troubleshooting

Perform equipment upgrades and retrofits, as required

Level 3 support for the plants on control systems

Responsible for schematic creation, controls layouts, BOM creation and other design documentation ensuring accuracy and maintain as-built drawings

Responsible for electrical drawing approvals

Ensure thorough documentation of all work, including technical details, changes, and project progress

Conduct regular debriefs to discuss project progress, challenges, and ensure corrective actions are taken

Define standard components list, electrical standards and programming standards

Travel up to 20%
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following:
Electrical Engineering;
Electronics Engineering;
Software Engineering; or Related Field Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS Experience with electrical and automation components, circuits, standards, and common practices

Significant experience solutioning & developing code on controls systems including PLCs, SCADA & HMIsExperience with Rockwell PLCs, VFDs, and Ignition EDGEUnderstands communication protocols such as Ether Net/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT, Profinet, Modbus RTU, and others

Competent in SQL - reads/writes

Basic understanding of networking

Adept at safety controllers and circuits

Experience with virtual machines and operating systems

Understands Servo drives and motors

Machine Vision and Robotics experience

Leadership skills with a strong emphasis on proactive management and clear, timely communication

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Good interpersonal skills, motivated and team player

Detail-oriented with an emphasis on planning, documentation, and follow-upAble to adapt to changes in priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Performs well under pressure and tight deadlines WORKING CONDITIONS The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production  the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.

Field or floor work may involve…