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Controls Engineer

Job in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, 24551, USA
Listing for: Sentry
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Forest

Overview

Join Pro Mach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you. At Pro Mach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation.

At Sentry Equipment, a subsidiary of Pro Mach’s Systems business, we have a longstanding reputation in the industries we serve. We offer an extensive portfolio of conveyor equipment and related container handling machinery. We specialize in integrating packaging equipment and conveying systems into cost-effective and efficient plan designs.

Our Engineering team works closely on each piece of equipment to ensure the highest quality and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electrical control systems for new and existing products.
  • Create detailed electrical sensor layouts, help with generating electrical schematics for conveyor systems and other machines.
  • Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices using Rockwell software.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing control systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and performance.
  • Conduct testing and validation of control systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Controls or Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in a similar or related role
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing electrical control systems
  • Proficiency in programming PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley) and HMIs
  • Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
  • Familiarity with industrial automation and control systems
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What’s in it for you?

There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck.

Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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