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Controls Hardware Design Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Principal Motor Controls Engineer

Tucson, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead small teams & participate as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) on Controls Hardware Electronics ... Hardware in the loop testing setup and design experience * Military specifications. * Program ...

Principal Motor Controls Engineer

Tucson, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead small teams & participate as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) on Controls Hardware Electronics ... Hardware in the loop testing setup and design experience * Military specifications. * Program ...

Controls Engineer I

Mesa, AZ

$83K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develops hardware and software test plans and writes simulation logic for the testing of the PLC ... Works with others to address design problems as necessary. * May respond to service calls to ...

Controls Engineer I

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$83K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develops hardware and software test plans and writes simulation logic for the testing of the PLC ... Works with others to address design problems as necessary. * May respond to service calls to ...

Principal Motor Controls Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead small teams & participate as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) on Controls Hardware Electronics ... Hardware in the loop testing setup and design experience * Military specifications. * Program ...

Controls Engineer I

Mesa, AZ

$83K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develops hardware and software test plans and writes simulation logic for the testing of the PLC ... Works with others to address design problems as necessary. * May respond to service calls to ...

Automation Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$18 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Summary Havel is seeking a Controls & Automation Technician to install hardware design and software programming, documenting processes for the Building Management Control Direct Digital Control ...

Automation Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$18 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Summary Havel is seeking a Controls & Automation Technician to install hardware design and software programming, documenting processes for the Building Management Control Direct Digital Control ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Senior Controls Engineer needed to design, develop, program, test, and commission industrial ... Design and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications. * Create hardware and software test ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A Senior Controls Engineer needed to design, develop, program, test, and commission industrial ... Design and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications. * Create hardware and software test ...

Building Controls Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$29.75 - $39.25/hr

The Building Controls Technician will provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or ... Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans ...

Controls Engineer 1

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities: apply standard engineering techniques to design, develop and maintain ... Electrical understanding of valves, limit switches and general hardware. * Automates manufacturing ...

Controls Engineer 1

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities: apply standard engineering techniques to design, develop and maintain ... Electrical understanding of valves, limit switches and general hardware. * Automates manufacturing ...

Controls Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$82K - $106K/yr

Design, program, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain: * Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix ... Evaluate obsolete hardware and develop replacement and migration strategies. * Support capital ...

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Controls Hardware Design information

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.

Infographic showing various Controls Hardware Design job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Lead Control Systems Engineer

RoviSys Building Technologies

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview
Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%)
  • Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineer
  • Identify and assign tasks within the project team
  • Lead customer meetings
  • Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
  • Maintain relationships with existing customers

Instrumentation & Electrical Design (30%)
  • Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
  • Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc...) and select devices appropriate for the project
  • Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
  • Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
  • Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
  • Procure project hardware
  • Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
  • Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration (30%)
  • Lead customer design review meetings
  • Configure user interface and HMI screens
  • Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
  • Execute internal functional and quality control testing
  • Draft system documentation
  • Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup (20%)
  • Install project software and configuration onto site systems
  • Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
  • Perform software calibration and tuning
  • Conduct functional tests of all systems
  • Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
  • Support additional customer testing
  • Program field modifications as required
  • Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications
Technical Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
  • 3+ years of experience in related field/industry
  • Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
    • Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
    • Aveva System Platform
    • Inductive Ignition Perspective
    • Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
  • Other useful technologies include:
    • Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
    • Tridium: Niagara N4
    • SQL
    • Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
    • Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC Experience/Knowledge:
  • Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
  • Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
  • Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
  • Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Competitive Base Salary: $80,000-$130,000, depending on experience
  • Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
  • Grow With Us:Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support