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Sr. Controls Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel ... Experience as a controls engineer in a regulated (FDA, CAP/CLIA or similar) environment.

Sr. Controls Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel ... Experience as a controls engineer in a regulated (FDA, CAP/CLIA or similar) environment.

Senior Controls Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$79K - $158K/yr

Mentor and develop other Controls Engineers. * Adhere to safety standards and promote a culture of ... Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including air travel and overnight stays. Physical ...

As the Senior Controls Design Engineer, you will serveas the lead technical contributor within a ... Very rarely, but on occasion, you may be asked to work 12-hour or longer shifts, often overnight ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

$104K - $149K/yr

As the Senior Controls Design Engineer, you will serveas the lead technical contributor within a ... Very rarely, but on occasion, you may be asked to work 12-hour or longer shifts, often overnight ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

$104K - $149K/yr

As the Senior Controls Design Engineer, you will serveas the lead technical contributor within a ... Very rarely, but on occasion, you may be asked to work 12-hour or longer shifts, often overnight ...

Controls Engineer

Rogers, AR · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or worksites, possibly requiring overnight stays. Technical Experience: 3+ years of experience in controls engineering/SCADA development. with at ...

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Controls Engineer

Rogers, AR · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or worksites, possibly requiring overnight stays. Technical Experience: 3+ years of experience in controls engineering/SCADA development. with at ...

Fluid Power & Controls Engineer

Valley, NE · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

The Fluid Power & Controls Engineer supports the design and development of proprietary ... Ability to work independently or in groups This role requires up to 10% travel, including overnight ...

Fluid Power & Controls Engineer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

The Fluid Power & Controls Engineer supports the design and development of proprietary ... Ability to work independently or in groups This role requires up to 10% travel, including overnight ...

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How much do overnight controls engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight controls engineer 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 Overnight Controls Engineer vs Controls Engineer?

AspectOvernight Controls EngineerControls Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering or related field, certifications like PLC or SCADA are commonSame as Overnight Controls Engineer, often with additional certifications for specialized systems
Work EnvironmentPrimarily night shifts, working in manufacturing or industrial facilitiesDay shifts or flexible hours, working in similar industrial settings
Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, automation, and industrial plants with overnight operationsCommon across manufacturing, automation, and process industries

The main difference between an Overnight Controls Engineer and a Controls Engineer lies in their work hours, with the overnight role focusing on night shifts. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but the overnight position is tailored for facilities operating around the clock, emphasizing night-time maintenance and control system management.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Controls Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,574 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Sr. Controls Engineer

Abbott

Madison, WI • On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Abbott rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

170th of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview
As a Sr. Controls Engineer, you will lead cross-functional efforts with internal teams, equipment vendors, and external partners to procure, install, commission, support, and continuously improve automation and control systems across manufacturing, R&D, and laboratory operations. You will design and implement hardware and software controls for equipment, instrumentation, SCADA, and Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), helping ensure reliable, maintainable, and compliant system performance. In this role, you will define control system architecture, develop equipment and instrumentation requirements, support commissioning and troubleshooting, and drive scalable engineering standards. You will also mentor fellow engineers and help establish controls engineering best practices across the team and broader organization.

Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Conceive, specify, procure, and implement control system installations and modifications based on stakeholder input and collaboration with internal and external partners.
  • Support existing control system installations, including, but not limited to, hands-on troubleshooting, system setup and adjustment, integration of new equipment, repair, planned maintenance, and performance monitoring.
  • Lead projects to analyze, troubleshoot, and improve systems, such as environmental monitoring, automated batch production in a cGMP environment, and clinical laboratory diagnostic sample testing automation in a CAP/CLIA environment, with guidance from leadership.
  • Use engineering knowledge to lead and assist in consolidating project requirements and data, interfacing with functional specialists on cross-functional teams to ensure stakeholder understanding of trade-offs among cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
  • Participate in all aspects of project delivery from inception to turnover in accordance with accepted project management principles and internal engineering practices.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, such as standard operating procedures, custom reports, engineering standards, user requirements, design specifications, component specifications, and commissioning protocols, to ensure consistent, high-quality projects.
  • Provide technical support, ensuring appropriate change control practices are followed.
  • Lead or participate in investigations and troubleshooting of control systems and manufacturing processes associated with internal review, CAPA, audits, or complaints.
  • Identify and evaluate software tools and applications to enhance control systems, processes, and operational performance.
  • Build relationships with IT Administrators and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural and technical support processes for the assigned systems/applications.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators that measure the health of systems and proactively identify failure modes.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring for other controls engineers and team members and help establish industry best practices.
  • Communicate effectively across all organizational levels, as well as with external suppliers.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
  • Ability to work seated for approximately 80% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work designated schedule.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
  • Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or field as outlined in the essential duties; or High School Diploma (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties.
  • 6 years of experience working in manufacturing, R&D, biotech, or similar industries.
  • 3 years of experience as a controls engineer working with PLC and/or SCADA systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience as a controls engineer in a regulated (FDA, CAP/CLIA or similar) environment.
  • Experience managing and executing projects of various sizes and scopes and communicating to cross functional stakeholders.
  • Experience working with AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware) and/or Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • Experience leading cross-functional and multi-site projects.

The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:
United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf


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