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Adient

Controls Engineer

West Point, GA · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

PLC programming * Assist the maintenance department in installing new electronic/electrical control ... Provides technical support, if needed, to all other Johnson Controls/Johnson Controls affiliated ...

Avanzar Interior Technologies

Controls Engineer

West Point, GA · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

PLC programming * Assist the maintenance department in installing new electronic/electrical control ... Provides technical support, if needed, to all other Johnson Controls/Johnson Controls affiliated ...

Jm

Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer

Phenix City, AL · Hybrid

$121K - $181K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer provides Electrical Controls Engineering for the implementation of Capital Projects for JM's Insulation Systems (IS) Manufacturing Operations. The position ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 2

Columbus, GA · On-site

$73K - $95K/yr

Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and ...

JLL

Controls SME

Columbus, GA · On-site

$26.75 - $35.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Controls SME at JLL, you willbe responsible formaintaining, programming, and troubleshooting building automation systems (BAS) and control systems that manage critical data center infrastructure.

GE Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineer

Auburn, AL · On-site

$61K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental ... Quality & controls familiarity with process risk and control methods (PFMEA, control plans, process ...

General Electric Company

Manufacturing Engineer

Auburn, AL

$61K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental ... Quality & controls familiarity with process risk and control methods (PFMEA, control plans, process ...

General Electric Company

Manufacturing Engineer

Auburn, AL · On-site

$61K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental ... Quality & controls familiarity with process risk and control methods (PFMEA, control plans, process ...

GE Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineer

Auburn, AL · On-site

$61K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental ... Quality & controls familiarity with process risk and control methods (PFMEA, control plans, process ...

Aspirion

Sr DevOps Engineer

Columbus, GA · On-site

$116K - $149K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Engineer to join our Engineering organization and help build, automate, and scale the cloud ... Implement and maintain cloud security best practices, governance, and compliance controls.

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Aspirion

Sr DevOps Engineer

Columbus, GA · On-site

$116K - $149K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Engineer to join our Engineering organization and help build, automate, and scale the cloud ... Implement and maintain cloud security best practices, governance, and compliance controls.

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Regal Rexnord

Application Engineer I

Auburn, AL · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This Applications Engineer position is based at the Auburn plant and supports approximately $160M ... The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors ...

Knauf Insulation

Process Engineer

Lanett, AL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain process setpoints and controls for curing, sizing, facing and packaging operations. * Collaborate with other Process Engineers and Corporate functions on cross-functional activities and ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineer controls engineer in Columbus, GA is $86,445.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,700.00 and $96,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Controls Engineer

Adient

West Point, GA • On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 1 hour ago

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

480th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people - a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you'll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.
Summary: Applies electrical and control theory to test, modify and diagnose the electronic and electrical components on all production and plant equipment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Diagnose and resolve causes of electrical and mechanical malfunctions on all equipment.
  • PLC programming
  • Assist the maintenance department in installing new electronic/electrical control equipment and making it operational.
  • Develops engineering specifications for electrical control systems and equipment modifications.
  • Provides technical support to the maintenance department when required.
  • Plans, directs and records periodic electrical analysis on the production equipment.
  • Recommends and initiates modifications or replacement of equipment, which fail to meet operating standards.
  • Provides training for the maintenance department on the operation and diagnostics of the machine controls and motor controllers.
  • Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and facilities.
  • Research and implement the most cost effective replacement of electrical control parts.
  • Keep updated electrical drawings and schematics on all production and plant equipment.
  • Recommends the electrical spare parts inventory for all new and existing production equipment to insure maximum machine utilization.
  • Provides technical support, if needed, to all other Johnson Controls/Johnson Controls affiliated production facilities.
  • Provide technical support for the office computers and computer systems.
  • Understands IT Systems and performs IT Systems Administration duties in the absence of the IT Systems Administrators.
  • Keep abreast with the latest in control technology.
  • Reporting accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and inform supervisor of known HSE&E conditions which could adversely affect other team members, assets or to the public.
  • Ensures compliance with all safety procedures and ensures safe working procedures in assigned production areas.

Education and Experience Requirements:
College degree in Electrical Engineering or Associates degree with equivalent experience. Proven experience with PLC Programming (Allen Bradley preferred) hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and engineering. A thorough component level understanding of electrical devices used in manufacturing. Knowledge of Server and Network architecture and administration
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs. Ability to create visual aids for communication purposes.
PRIMARY LOCATION
West Point Facility

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