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Volt is immediately hiring a entry level Controls Engineer in San Diego, CA. As a Controls Engineer, you will: * Assist in the selection of electrical hardware and placement of components within the ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Zeeland, MI · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

Mentor, coach, and train entry level Controls Engineers * Communicate with all departments on project progress and status * Support quoting team by providing input on concepts, hours, and material ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Zeeland, MI

$89K - $117K/yr

Mentor, coach, and train entry level Controls Engineers * Communicate with all departments on project progress and status * Support quoting team by providing input on concepts, hours, and material ...

Controls Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

Automation Controls Software Engineer Develops and designs the controls software packages utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and/or Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI) Develops operation ...

... work of Entry Level Controls Engineers · Works within the scope definition and timing (due date) requirements. Duties and Responsibilities - Software · Understands customer specifications ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Zeeland, MI

$89K - $117K/yr

Mentor, coach, and train entry level Controls Engineers * Communicate with all departments on project progress and status * Support quoting team by providing input on concepts, hours, and material ...

Controls Engineer

Winn, MI · On-site

$76K - $99K/yr

This role combines software development and machine controls engineering, The designing software modules and control logic that ensure machines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. Working as ...

Controls Engineer

Winn, MI · On-site

$76K - $99K/yr

This role combines software development and machine controls engineering, The designing software modules and control logic that ensure machines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. Working as ...

Staff Software Engineer, Controls

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$53.50 - $68.25/hr

We are looking for an experienced Controls Software Engineer who is passionate about safety-critical systems to join our Motion Planning & Controls team. In this role, you will: * Be responsible for ...

... work of Entry Level Controls Engineers · Works within the scope definition and timing (due date) requirements. Duties and Responsibilities - Software · Understands customer specifications ...

Controls Engineer

Winn, MI · On-site

$76K - $99K/yr

This role combines software development and machine controls engineering, The designing software modules and control logic that ensure machines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. Working as ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level controls software engineer in the United States is $48.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $55.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Controls Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,452 per year, or $48.8 per hour.

Entry Level Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies

Abilene, TX • On-site

$80K - $104K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Entry Level Controls Engineer
Who You'll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as an Entry Level Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as a top system integrator, ranking #7 in the 2023 System Integrator Giants; as a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, the highest designation given to Rockwell partners; and as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. As a part of this team, you will learn from industry leading experts and may even have the chance to be an active participant in industry events like the Ignition Build-A-Thon which Design Group won in 2023!
In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You'll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
  • Apply your knowledge of programming methods, electrical design and engineering problem solving to 21st century manufacturing practices
  • Design, program, and troubleshoot packaging machinery and line control systems
  • Travel to top clients across the country to assist in the design of manufacturing processes, help manage projects, and develop facilities
  • Impact the world by conducting yourself with integrity in pursuit of individual and business goals
  • Become a passionate and successful business family member while expanding your technical abilities
  • Create user applications to monitor and control the production of consumer goods and satisfy regulatory agencies in compliance with modern industry standards
  • Design control systems that provide instantaneous feedback on the production life cycle
  • Design electrical control panels
  • Design industrial controller (PLC) programs and develop human machine interfaces (HMIs)
  • Support Barry-Wehmiller Design Group project teams
  • Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You'll Bring
  • This position requires an 18- to 24-month commitment in Abilene or Amarillo, TX. Upon fulfilling this initial assignment, candidates will have the opportunity to transition back to the home office in San Antonio or Dallas, TX.
  • Relocation support provided for both initial move and secondary move to home office.
  • The ability to simultaneously organize and execute multiple project responsibilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with management, clients, and vendors
  • Co-op or project experience with electrical engineering and PLC automation applications (preferred)
  • Co-op or project experience with pharmaceutical, consumer products, and high-speed environments (preferred)
  • A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
  • A bachelor of science in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or an equivalent technical degree

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Entry Level Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming an Entry Level Controls Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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