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Engineer Controls Engineer Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Engineer III, Controls

Southington, CT · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Position Summary The Engineer III, Controls will provide technical leadership for the evaluation and implementation of automation and controls improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality ...

Engineer III, Controls

Southington, CT

$84K - $109K/yr

Position Summary The Engineer III, Controls will provide technical leadership for the evaluation and implementation of automation and controls improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Thomaston, CT · On-site

$75K - $96K/yr

The Manufacturing Engineer - Controls supports the Controls Engineering team by developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, ERP engineering data, CNC programming, tooling, and process ...

Electrical Control Engineer

Hartford, CT · On-site

$80K - $107K/yr

Electrical Controls Engineer Location : Hartford, CT 06042 Take your automation career to the next level with an opportunity to work on high-impact, custom machinery projects! This role stands out:

Electrical Control Engineer

Hartford, CT

$80K - $107K/yr

Electrical Controls Engineer Location : Hartford, CT 06042 Take your automation career to the next level with an opportunity to work on high-impact, custom machinery projects! This role stands out:

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What is the difference between Engineer Controls Engineer vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectControls EngineerElectrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering; certifications like Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, manufacturing plants, automation facilitiesPower plants, electronics, telecommunications, industrial facilities
Industry UsageAutomation, manufacturing, process controlPower systems, electronics, telecommunications

Controls Engineers focus on designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for automation and manufacturing processes, while Electrical Engineers work on electrical systems, power distribution, and electronic devices. Both roles require similar credentials and often overlap in industrial environments, but their primary responsibilities and areas of expertise differ.

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Process Controls Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Stafford Springs, CT • On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


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Job description

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
The Impact You Will Make in this Role:
As a Process Controls Engineer, you will have the opportunity to rouse your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here you will make an impact by:
• Providing engineering leadership to the assigned areas of the Stafford Springs manufacturing plant and establishing a network of resources and contacts to meet business goals and customer needs
• Supporting legacy manufacturing systems and bringing forward your creativity to implement step change improvements
• Being part of a team that brings speed to the implementation of state-of-the-art manufacturing systems
• Supporting site resources with technical knowledge and problem-solving acumen
REQUIREMENTS:
Your Skills and Expertise:
To help ensure your success in this role, Thermo Fisher Scientific requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science or Engineering (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Three years of Engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications, though not required for consideration, include:
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens controls systems and hardware
• Experience with automation, vision systems, and/or robotics
• Experience with Wonderware (AVEVA) Historian, InTouch, or MES
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition Suite
• Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation systems
• Self-starter who operates with a high degree of autonomy
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $91,700.00-$122,200.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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