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Engineering Specialist Controls Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Specialist Controls Engineer

OR · Remote

$85K - $110K/yr

The Specialist Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for defining ... You will lead controls engineering scope across multiple concurrent projects or programs, ensuring ...

Specialist Controls Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site +1

$80K - $103K/yr

The Specialist Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for defining ... You will lead controls engineering scope across multiple concurrent projects or programs, ensuring ...

Specialist Controls Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

The Specialist Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for defining ... You will lead controls engineering scope across multiple concurrent projects or programs, ensuring ...

Controls Specialist

Abilene, TX · On-site

$40 - $58/hr

Controls Specialist/ Controls Engineer As a Controls Specialist/Controls engineer , you will work both individually and in teams to support design, programming & commissioning of building automation ...

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How much do engineering specialist controls jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering specialist controls in the United States is $96,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Engineering Specialist Controls vs Engineering Technician Controls?

AspectEngineering Specialist ControlsEngineering Technician Controls
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, certifications may varyAssociate degree or technical diploma in engineering technology
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and troubleshooting of control systems, often in office or lab settingsInstallation, maintenance, and testing of control systems, often on-site
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, automation, process industriesManufacturing, industrial facilities, automation
Common Search & ComparisonEngineering Specialist ControlsEngineering Technician Controls

Engineering Specialist Controls typically hold a bachelor's degree and focus on designing and developing control systems, while Engineering Technicians Controls usually have technical diplomas and handle installation and maintenance. Both roles are essential in automation and manufacturing industries, but they differ in responsibilities and educational requirements.

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Infographic showing various Engineering Specialist Controls job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,574 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Engineering Specialist- Controls

Louisville, KY • On-site

Ford Motor Company
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$96K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Ford Motor Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 528 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 45 rated automakers


Job description

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

You'll have... 

  • High School Diploma or GED 

  • 4 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)

Even better, you may have...

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation Engineering

  • Automotive experience is highly preferred

  • Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred

  • Familiar with PLC/CNC (Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, FANUC Robots

  • Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD

  • Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements

  • Experience with conveyor system programming

  • Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet, and remote IO

  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

  • Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience

  • Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes

  • Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods

  • One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

  • Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management is preferred

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!


As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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In this position... 

Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods.

What you'll do...

  • Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers

  • Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery

  • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations

  • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements

  • Update program backups for machinery and automation

  • Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots

  • As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety

  • Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians

  • Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD

  • Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks

  • Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software

  • Work overtime and weekends as needed


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