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Advastar, Inc

Installation Technician

Chattanooga, TN · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Install equipment such as PID-controlled pumps, emulsifiers, chlorine dioxide generators, and feed systems at customer sites. * Conduct site surveys focusing on safety, supportability, and ...

Advastar, Inc

Installation Technician

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Install equipment such as PID-controlled pumps, emulsifiers, chlorine dioxide generators, and feed systems at customer sites. * Conduct site surveys focusing on safety, supportability, and ...

Advastar, Inc

Installation Technician

Chattanooga, TN · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Install equipment such as PID-controlled pumps, emulsifiers, chlorine dioxide generators, and feed systems at customer sites. * Conduct site surveys focusing on safety, supportability, and ...

Advastar, Inc

Installation Technician

Chillicothe, OH · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Install equipment such as PID-controlled pumps, emulsifiers, chlorine dioxide generators, and feed systems at customer sites. * Conduct site surveys focusing on safety, supportability, and ...

Advastar, Inc

Installation Technician

Chillicothe, OH · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Install equipment such as PID-controlled pumps, emulsifiers, chlorine dioxide generators, and feed systems at customer sites. * Conduct site surveys focusing on safety, supportability, and ...

Advastar, Inc

Installation Technician

Walla Walla, WA · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Install equipment such as PID-controlled pumps, emulsifiers, chlorine dioxide generators, and feed systems at customer sites. * Conduct site surveys focusing on safety, supportability, and ...

Advastar, Inc

Installation Technician

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Install equipment such as PID-controlled pumps, emulsifiers, chlorine dioxide generators, and feed systems at customer sites. * Conduct site surveys focusing on safety, supportability, and ...

Advastar, Inc

Installation Technician

Walla Walla, WA · Remote

$30 - $40/hr

Install equipment such as PID-controlled pumps, emulsifiers, chlorine dioxide generators, and feed systems at customer sites. * Conduct site surveys focusing on safety, supportability, and ...

General Atomics

Engineer II

Adelanto, CA · On-site

Configures and operates load control system / PID controller to accurately apply structural test loads. * May provide direction to design and/or technical staff. * Maintains the strict ...

Greenbridge

Electrical Systems Technician

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Familiarity with PLC's, various I/O signals, circuit protection, heater controllers, and PID controllers. * Wire electrical control panels and extruder equipment devices providing drawings/schematics ...

Greenbridge

Electrical Systems Technician

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Familiarity with PLC's, various I/O signals, circuit protection, heater controllers, and PID controllers. * Wire electrical control panels and extruder equipment devices providing drawings/schematics ...

TEEMA

Automation & Industrial Controls Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Continuously refine PID controllers and HMI interfaces to enhance system efficiency and ensure 24/7 reliability. * Calibration Program: Develop and maintain a rigorous instrument calibration schedule ...

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How much do pid controller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for pid controller in the United States is $119,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PID controller?

A PID controller is a type of control system used in industrial and engineering applications to automatically regulate variables such as temperature, pressure, or speed. PID stands for Proportional, Integral, and Derivative, which are the three control actions the controller uses to correct errors between a desired setpoint and a measured process variable. By adjusting the output based on these three factors, a PID controller can provide precise and stable control, reducing overshoot and ensuring the system reaches its target efficiently. These controllers are widely used because of their simplicity, reliability, and effectiveness in a variety of settings.

What is the difference between Pid Controller vs Control Systems Engineer?

AspectPid ControllerControl Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically engineering degree, certifications in control systemsEngineering degree, advanced certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, manufacturing, automation settingsDesign, development, and testing of control systems in various industries
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, automation companies, process industriesEngineering firms, automation companies, research labs
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding basic control algorithmsDesigning and optimizing control systems

The main difference is that a Pid Controller is a specific control algorithm used within control systems, while a Control Systems Engineer designs, analyzes, and implements these systems. The Pid Controller is a component often used by Control Systems Engineers to achieve desired process control performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PID Controller Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PID Controller Engineer, you need a solid background in control systems engineering, mathematics, and process automation, usually supported by a degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering. Familiarity with simulation and programming tools like MATLAB/Simulink, PLCs, and SCADA systems, as well as certifications in automation or control systems, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help you diagnose issues and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure you can design, tune, and maintain PID controllers that optimize system performance and reliability in industrial environments.

What are some common challenges faced by engineers working with PID controllers in industrial automation settings?

Engineers working with PID controllers often encounter challenges such as tuning the controller parameters for optimal performance, dealing with noisy sensor data, and adapting to changing process dynamics. Achieving the right balance between responsiveness and stability can require extensive testing and iterative adjustments. Additionally, collaborating closely with process operators and maintenance teams is essential to ensure the PID system integrates smoothly with existing equipment and meets the specific needs of the application.
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Infographic showing various Pid Controller job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,497 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Senior Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer -Power Management ICs

TylSemi

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do
  • Develop and execute mixed-signal verification plans for high-current IVR designs.
  • Build and maintain analog behavioral models (Verilog-A / SystemVerilog real-number modeling) for power stages, integrated inductors, PDN, and analog blocks.
  • Perform analog-digital co-simulation using industry-standard tools (Cadence Xcelium + Spectre, Synopsys VCS + FineSim / CustomSim, or AMS Designer).
  • Verify digital control loops
  • Create testbenches for key performance metrics: transient response (load steps), loop stability, efficiency, ripple, over-current / over-voltage protection, and startup/shutdown sequences.
  • Run regressions across PVT corners, Monte-Carlo analysis, and corner-case scenarios.
  • Debug mixed-signal issues at both transistor-level and behavioral level.
  • Collaborate closely with analog designers, digital designers, and system engineers to close verification coverage.
  • Develop automated verification scripts and improve verification methodology for faster turnaround.
  • Support post-silicon validation by correlating simulation results with lab measurements.

What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in mixed-signal verification of power management ICs or analog/mixed-signal SoCs.
  • Strong proficiency in mixed-signal simulation flows:
  • Real Number Modeling (RNM) and Verilog-A behavioral modeling
  • Analog-digital co-simulation (AMS, VCS + Spectre, Xcelium)
  • Solid understanding of power converter topologies (buck, multi-phase, 3-level buck, switched-capacitor converters).
  • Good knowledge of digital control concepts for power converters (PID controllers, DPWM, digital feedback loops).
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system-level modeling and testbench reference generation.
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM for digital/mixed-signal testbenches.
  • Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, or Synopsys CustomSim for analog simulation.
  • Understanding of analog non-idealities (quantization effects, loop delay, sensor offsets, PDN resonances, inductor non-linearities).
  • BSEE / MSEE with 8+ years relevant experience.

Nice to Have
  • Experience verifying high-frequency IVRs, PoL regulators, or high-current power delivery systems.
  • Experience with SIMPLIS, PLECS, or Simulink for system-level power electronics validation.
  • Familiarity with digital PID controller verification and fixed-point arithmetic effects.
  • Exposure to advanced packaging and on-die inductor modeling.
  • Scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Tcl for automation.

Location
Hybrid/On-site - San Jose, CA / Remote -USA
About TylSemi, Inc.
The Opportunity
The AI infrastructure market is exploding. Every hyperscaler, every cloud provider, every AI company is building custom silicon. But they all face the same problem: how do you connect hundreds of chips, deliver clean power at scale, and move terabits of data without melting the package?
That's what we solve. TylSemi builds the chiplet infrastructure IP - the IO, power delivery, and interconnect building blocks - that makes AI/HPC systems actually work at scale.
This isn't a nice-to-have. It's the critical path.
Why Now
The Market Window
The semiconductor industry is going through its biggest architectural shift in 40 years:
• Moore's Law is dead. 2nm and beyond delivers marginal performance gains. The future is chiplets, not monolithic dies.
• Custom silicon is now mainstream. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, OpenAI - they're all designing their own ASICs. The $50B custom silicon market is growing 30% annually.
• IO and power are the bottleneck. Solve hard problems and provide something which is a category in itself.
Translation: We're entering the market at exactly the moment when every major AI/HPC player needs what we're building, and their alternatives are disappearing.
Culture & Team: How We Work
No Politics, No Bureaucracy
There are no layers, no approval chains, no corporate theater.
• If you have an idea, we test it. If it works, we ship it.
• No endless meetings, no PowerPoint presentations to convince middle management.
Remote-Friendly, Global Team
• US team: Bay Area preferred, but we hire the best people regardless of location
• India team: Building a world-class design center in Bangalore
Move Fast, Ship Real Products
We're not a research project. We have paying customers, committed capital, and aggressive timelines.
This is a company, not a lifestyle business. We're building to win.
What We Value
• Ownership mindset. You're not here to execute someone else's roadmap. You're here to define it.
• Bias for action. We move fast. Analysis paralysis doesn't fly here.
• Deep technical expertise. This is hard engineering. We need people who've shipped real silicon and debugged real hardware.
• Low ego, high standards. We don't care about titles or politics. We care about results.
The Ask
If you're reading this, you're probably comfortable. You have a good job at a stable company with all the benefits.
We're asking you to walk away from that and bet on us.
Here's why you should:
• The market is real. AI infrastructure spending is $200B+ annually and growing 40% YoY. Every hyperscaler needs what we're building.
• The team has done this before. We've built and exited semiconductor companies at scale. This isn't our first rodeo.
• The traction is de-risked. We have LOIs, strategic investors, and a clear path to revenue.
• The work is consequential. You're not optimizing someone's ad click-through rate. You're building the silicon infrastructure that powers AI.
This is the bet. Join us and build something that matters.
Or stay comfortable. No judgment.
But if you're the kind of person who wants to take the shot, we'd love to talk.
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