Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania
Senior Control Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady demand, with the state's deep manufacturing base, energy infrastructure, and pharmaceutical production driving consistent hiring from entry-level controls roles through senior and principal positions. The Philadelphia suburbs, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley are the most active hiring corridors, home to major employers like Siemens, Air Products, and Merck that maintain long-term engineering staffs in the state. PLC and DCS system expertise, process automation, and functional safety engineering are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Pennsylvania recruiters. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL — we're the tech-powered growth partner for ecommerce brands, running 12+ owned fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe so our merchants can stress less and grow more.
About ShipMonk
ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL; we're a growth partner for merchants. We provide cutting-edge technology and a network of owned and operated fulfillment centers that empower high-growth ecommerce and DTC brands to stress less and grow more. With over 2,500 employees across five countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize fulfillment by providing everything from the fastest click-to-delivery and real-time inventory to custom solutions—all with a merchant-first mindset.
Why ShipMonk?
We believe in building for the long term, and our success is powered by five key differentiators that help us become true partners to our merchants.
- Global Fulfillment Network: Our 12+ owned and operated fulfillment centers span the US, Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and Mainland Europe. We never outsource, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Proprietary Technology: We've eliminated the need for tribal knowledge with our AI-powered platform. It provides a real-time, unified view of inventory and orders, giving our merchants the control and visibility they need to succeed.
- Unrivaled Support: We provide hands-on, "mom and pop" support with a global reach. Our dedicated teams are on-site at every fulfillment center, ready to jump into action.
- Transparent Pricing: We believe in honest, long-term partnerships. Our all- inclusive pricing means predictable costs, with no hidden fees or surprises.
- Committed to the Future: We invest over $10 million annually in research and development to ensure our technology and services continually evolve, helping merchants plant roots with a partner who is here to stay.
Our values are the heart of our culture. We're looking for individuals who embody these principles every day.
- Merchant-first: We handle the logistics so our merchants can focus on what they do best—growing their business.
- Own it: We take ownership of our work, our mistakes, and our successes.
- People make ShipMonk: We believe in our team and invest in our people.
- Change the score: We challenge the status quo, constantly innovating and improving.
- Get sh*t done: We're a fast-paced, high-growth company that values action and results.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manger to join the Inventory Control & Quality Assurance (ICQA) team at ShipMonk. As a member of the ICQA team, this role will be responsible for ensuring best-in-class levels of inventory control and operational quality across multiple ShipMonk fulfillment centers, ensuring data accuracy, process execution, and driving continuous improvement through hands-on participation in operations and generating actionable insights.
What you'll do:
- Partner with local operations and Inventory Control leadership to drive best in class Inventory Control & Quality Assurance results, with multi-site responsibility.
- Develop and implement inventory control strategies and processes to maintain optimal levels of inventory accuracy, process quality, and operational execution.
- Analyze inventory/quality data and performance trends to identify areas for process- and/or execution-based improvement, driving through to the delivery of sustained performance and potential cost savings.
- Design and generate new inventory control processes, reports, dashboards and metrics to provide insights into stock levels, trends and performance.
- Utilize inventory management systems and technology to streamline processes and improve both data accuracy and quality.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory management processes and optimize warehouse operations, both on-site and virtually across multiple locations.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in e-commerce fulfillment operations, inventory management, process development and process optimization, preferably in a fulfillment center or distribution environment strongly preferred.
- This is an onsite role at any one of our FC's.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented mindset. With the ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights using analytical tools such as MS Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, SQL etc.
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and report generations preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization. This role will require working with and through local partners, throughout the organization.
- Strong understanding of inventory control best practices, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to travel up to 20%
About ShipMonk
ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL; we're a growth partner for merchants. We provide cutting-edge technology and a network of owned and operated fulfillment centers that empower high-growth ecommerce and DTC brands to stress less and grow more. With over 2,500 employees across five countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize fulfillment by providing everything from the fastest click-to-delivery and real-time inventory to custom solutions—all with a merchant-first mindset.
Why ShipMonk?
We believe in building for the long term, and our success is powered by five key differentiators that help us become true partners to our merchants.
- Global Fulfillment Network: Our 12+ owned and operated fulfillment centers span the US, Canada, the U.K., and Mainland Europe. We never outsource, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Proprietary Technology: We've eliminated the need for tribal knowledge with our AI-powered platform. It provides a real-time, unified view of inventory and orders, giving our merchants the control and visibility they need to succeed.
- Unrivaled Support: We provide hands-on, "mom and pop" support with a global reach. Our dedicated teams are on-site at every fulfillment center, ready to jump into action.
- Transparent Pricing: We believe in honest, long-term partnerships. Our all- inclusive pricing means predictable costs, with no hidden fees or surprises.
- Committed to the Future: We invest over $10 million annually in research and development to ensure our technology and services continually evolve, helping merchants plant roots with a partner who is here to stay.
Our Core Values
Our values are the heart of our culture. We're looking for individuals who embody these principles every day.
- Merchant-first: We handle the logistics so our merchants can focus on what they do best—growing their business.
- People make ShipMonk: We believe in our team and invest in our people.
- Own it: We take ownership of our work, our mistakes, and our successes.
- Get sh*t done: We're a fast-paced, high-growth company that values action and results.
- Change the score: We challenge the status quo, constantly innovating and improving.
ShipMonk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior control engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering from an accredited institution
- Five or more years of experience with PLC and DCS programming and integration
- Hands-on experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Honeywell control platforms
- Demonstrated ability to lead controls design from specification through commissioning
- Familiarity with ISA standards and functional safety practices such as SIL assessment
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with process and project engineering teams
Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior control engineer in Pennsylvania?
The typical path is a bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering followed by several years of hands-on controls experience in manufacturing, energy, or process industries. Pennsylvania does not require a state-specific license to work as a control engineer in a private industry setting, though engineers who sign and seal designs for public projects may pursue licensure through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers. Most employers in the state promote to senior level based on demonstrated PLC and DCS project leadership rather than a credential exam.
Which companies hire senior control engineers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring senior control engineers in Pennsylvania right now include BNY, aptim, and ShipMonk, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty chemical producers, and energy companies means controls engineering demand holds steady across the state year-round.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most senior control engineer jobs?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Pittston are the Pennsylvania cities with the most senior control engineer openings. The Philadelphia metro and its western suburbs anchor demand through pharmaceutical and specialty chemical campuses, Pittsburgh draws from its industrial automation and energy sector, and the Lehigh Valley feeds steady openings through its dense concentration of manufacturing and logistics operations.
Are there remote senior control engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of senior control engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-specific nature of most controls work. The portions of the role most compatible with remote arrangements are typically front-end programming, PLC code development, and design review rather than commissioning or on-site troubleshooting.
How can I get hired as a senior control engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a junior or associate controls engineer role at one of Pennsylvania's large manufacturing or process employers, where you build PLC and DCS hands-on skills under senior supervision. Companies like Siemens, Air Products, and Merck run new-graduate rotational and co-op programs that frequently convert to full-time hires. Candidates moving from adjacent roles such as field service technician, electrical designer, or process engineer often transition successfully, and completing a Rockwell or Siemens controls certification strengthens an application at the entry level.
Where can I find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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