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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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerBNY
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring6
Work type50% Remote
Top industryDistribution

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Senior Signal and Train Control Engineer
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Senior Signal and Train Control Engineer
Hatch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Jacobs
Sr Mechanical HVAC Dust Control Engineer
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Sr Mechanical HVAC Dust Control Engineer
Jacobs
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$124k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Lockheed Martin
Quality Control Analyst Sr - E3
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Quality Control Analyst Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$82k - $151k/yr
10,000+

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telex
Senior Protection and Control Technician - (Remote)
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Added 2w ago
Senior Protection and Control Technician - (Remote)
telex
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$150k - $350k/yr
Remote (US)

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Jacobs
Sr Instrumentation & Control Engineer (Data Centers)
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Sr Instrumentation & Control Engineer (Data Centers)
Jacobs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data Science & Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$133k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Control Engineer Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
7 jobs
Philadelphia
4 jobs
Harrisburg
1 job
Conshohocken
1 job
West Mifflin
1 job
King of Prussia
1 job

Senior Control Engineer Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BNY
BNY3 open roles
Jacobs
Jacobs2 open roles
WILLCOR
WILLCOR2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Distribution & Wholesale

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, Jacobs, and WILLCOR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania 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 100% of senior control engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 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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