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Pacific Fusion

Controls Hardware Engineer

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$94K - $122K/yr

Why This Role Matters As a Controls Hardware Engineer, you will be an instrumental part of ... Primarily you will take those requirements and design significant parts of our main control system.

Ascent Aerospace

Controls Hardware Engineer

Macomb, MI · On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Work with mechanical design team to ensure proper sizing of motors and drives, sensor selection ... Experience in controls hardware design, with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens a ...

ascentaerospace

Controls Hardware Engineer

Macomb, MI · On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Work with mechanical design team to ensure proper sizing of motors and drives, sensor selection ... Experience in controls hardware design, with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens a ...

Pacific Fusion

Controls Hardware Engineer

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$138K - $207K/yr

Design electrical schematics, control panels, and wiring diagrams for 24VDC control and 480VAC drive power systems * Specify and integrate PLC, HMI, and communication hardware * Configure and ...

Andritz AG

Controls Hardware Engineer

Canton, MI · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Controls Hardware Engineer Date: Jul 22, 2026 Contract location: Canton, MI, US Company: ANDRITZ AG ... Hardware design and development * Design and develop the layout of control systems including all ...

TAMKO

Controls Hardware Engineer

Frederick, MD

$77K - $100K/yr

TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer to support our company ... Design and review ICSH installations and hardware documentation to ensure compliance with ...

ANDRITZ Schuler Inc.

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Controls Hardware Engineer

Canton, MI · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Controls Engineer is a member of a team of electric and controls ... Hardware design and development * Design and develop the layout of control systems including all ...

TAMKO

Controls Hardware Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer to support our company ... Design and review ICSH installations and hardware documentation to ensure compliance with ...

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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.

Automation Controls Engineer III - Relocation Assistance Eligible

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC

Victor, NY • On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
The Controls Engineer III is responsible for controls hardware design, programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
  • Occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers.
  • Set technical direction for other engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
  • Peer Review of other engineers' work for accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, PMD cost estimate, and Federal, State, & Local requirements.
  • Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality, suggest concepts & componentry to meet controls & safety requirements, and subsequently 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.
  • Use provided standard code and device drivers, or use end-customer provided code and/or formats to create custom control & HMI programs.
  • Create custom device driver code.
  • Using control schematics, enter I/O into controller programs.
  • Using timing chart provided by Mechanical Engineering, program intended sequences into controller programs.
  • Download completed programs.
  • Commission control hardware.
  • Debug control hardware for out-of-box failures, intended design, and correct wiring/plumbing.
  • Debug control software, including all intended sequences, modes of operation, special functions, fault detection, fault recovery, tooling return, and interface.
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Test at PMD.
  • Participate in Site Acceptance Test at end-customer's facility.

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 (10+ years)
with 4 or more of the following Hardware Design skills:
  • 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

and 3 or more of the following Programming skills:
  • PLC Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron)
  • HMI Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron)
  • Robot Programming (Fanuc, ABB, Epson, Staubli, and/or Kuka)
  • Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox, and/or Teledyne Dalsa)
  • Industrial Protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, EtherCat, and/or IOLink)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
  • Ability to work in decimal, octal hexadecimal, and binary numbering systems.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Organized
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to work independently, collaborate on a team, or direct others
  • 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.

Salary Description
$115,000 - $140,000

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