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GABLETEK

Controls Hardware Designer

Detroit, MI · On-site

Design and develop controls hardware documentation and layouts * Create and maintain electrical schematics using EPLAN and AutoCAD * Support hardware design standards for automotive manufacturing ...

GABLETEK

Controls Hardware Designer

Detroit, MI · On-site

Design and develop controls hardware documentation and layouts * Create and maintain electrical schematics using EPLAN and AutoCAD * Support hardware design standards for automotive manufacturing ...

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Sr. Controls Hardware Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Design electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and safety systems for custom automated ... Develop PLC hardware architectures including: * Processors * Remote I/O systems * Network ...

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How much do controls hardware design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for controls hardware design in the United States is $92,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Controls Hardware Design vs Controls Systems Engineer?

AspectControls Hardware DesignControls Systems Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning and developing control hardware componentsDesigning and integrating control systems and software
CredentialsElectrical engineering degree, hardware certificationsElectrical/software engineering degree, control system certifications
Work EnvironmentHardware labs, manufacturing facilitiesControl room, software development labs
Industry UsageManufacturing, automation, roboticsIndustrial automation, process control, systems integration

Controls Hardware Design focuses on creating the physical control components, while Controls Systems Engineer works on the overall control system integration, including software. Both roles often collaborate but differ mainly in their scope and technical focus.

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Infographic showing various Controls Hardware Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,091 per year, or $44.3 per hour.

Controls Hardware Design Engineer II - Relocation Assistance Eligible

Progressive Machine & Design

Victor, NY

$95K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Description

 Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.   


JOB SUMMARY

The Controls Hardware Design Engineer II is responsible for providing controls hardware design for turnkey custom automation equipment.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Work independently on medium sized or average complexity projects and/or under direction of more senior engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
  • Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, PMD cost estimate, and Federal, State, & Local requirements.
  • In advance of completed Mechanical Engineering design, attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality and incorporate associated Controls Hardware design elements into the Controls Hardware design.
  • Translate device list provided by Mechanical Engineering into Controls Hardware design elements.
  • Utilize AutoCad Electrical for drafting.
  • Use provided symbols & circuits.
  • Develop new symbols & circuits as necessary.
  • Controls Hardware Design
  • AC Power schematics
  • DC Power schematics
  • Safety schematics
  • Servo/Stepper schematics
  • Industrial Network schematics
  • Device schematics
  • Testers, Transducers, Laser Markers, Welders, Robots, etc.
  • I/O schematics
  • Control Enclosure layouts
  • Control Panel layouts
  • Fluid Power Supply schematics
  • Fluid Power Control schematics
  • Bill of Materials
  • Interact with Controls Build personnel to answer questions.
  • Assist Controls Build Technicians, Controls Software Engineers, and Controls Engineers with electrical and fluid power debug.
  • Update design as required throughout the project life cycle.



OTHER DUTIES

  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  • Observe safety procedures.
  • Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.




Requirements

EDUCATION

  • BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.


EXPERIENCE (5-10 years) with 4 or more of the following:

  • AutoCad Electrical
  • NFP79, UL508a, CE, CSA standards
  • Power calculations (AC 3phase, AC 1phase, DC 5-90V, Transformers)
  • Enclosure Heat calculations
  • SCCR calculations
  • Fluid Power flow calculations
  • SISTEMA safety calculations


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.
  • Organized
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to take direction
  • Creative/Innovative
  • Time management skills



PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


  • Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work environment is primarily performed indoors; partially around moving mechanical parts at a moderate noise level.
  • Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE.


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