Controls Engineer United States

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What the job involves

  • Program and configure PLC systems to control automated equipment.
  • Design electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Create bills of materials for control system components.
  • Test and debug automation systems before and after installation.
  • Lead factory and site acceptance testing of systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems.
  • Document system changes and maintain technical records.

Summed up from 30 recent Controls Engineer job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 4 in 10 postings
  • Controls Engineering 3 in 10 postings
  • SCADA Systems 3 in 10 postings
  • Electrical Engineering 3 in 10 postings
  • PLC Programming 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License 1 in 20 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 25 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 45 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 5 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 5 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 60 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 15 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 50 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 120 postings

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Is this role in demand?

3,138 open Controls Engineer jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $115,000 a year (most between $98k and $138k). See the full salary breakdown

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