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Timken

Principal Controls Engineer

North Canton, OH

$74K - $96K/yr

The Controls & Machine Design Engineer will deliver controls and design support across manufacturing assets -- including heat treatment, finish grinding, automation, and end-of-line processing ...

Timken

Principal Controls Engineer

North Canton, OH · On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

The Controls & Machine Design Engineer will deliver controls and design support across manufacturing assets - including heat treatment, finish grinding, automation, and end-of-line processing ...

Baxter

Principal Controls Engineer

Marion, NC

As a Principal Controls Engineer , you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a ...

MSI Express, Inc.

Senior Controls Engineer

Portage, IN · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Controls Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of sophisticated controls and automation systems, serving as a principal figure in ...

MPI Systems

Senior Controls Engineer

Poughkeepsie, NY

$95K - $126K/yr

We are looking for a hands-on senior controls engineer to develop, design and collaborate on the ... Principal Activities: * This is a leadership position focused on project management and controls ...

MPI Systems

Senior Controls Engineer

Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site

$95K - $126K/yr

We are looking for a hands-on senior controls engineer to develop, design and collaborate on the ... Principal Activities: * This is a leadership position focused on project management and controls ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior principal controls engineer in the United States is $155,430.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Principal Controls Engineer vs Controls Engineer?

AspectSenior Principal Controls EngineerControls Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's in Engineering or related field, some roles may require PE
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and oversight of complex control systems in industrial or manufacturing settingsImplementation and testing of control systems, often under supervision
Industry UsageUsed in large-scale industrial, manufacturing, or automation projectsCommon in manufacturing, automation, and process industries

The Senior Principal Controls Engineer typically has more experience, handles complex projects, and provides technical leadership, whereas Controls Engineers focus on implementing and testing control systems under guidance. Both roles require similar technical credentials and are used in similar industries, but the senior role involves higher-level responsibilities and strategic oversight.

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Principal Controls Engineer

Timken

North Canton, OH

$74K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Timken rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

280th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Purpose of Position

This position provides technical expertise at the corporate level to support the design and implementation of bearing manufacturing processes for new and existing Timken facilities worldwide. The Controls & Machine Design Engineer will deliver controls and design support across manufacturing assets — including heat treatment, finish grinding, automation, and end-of-line processing (assembly, laser scanning, packing, etc.) — and help drive Industry 4.0 initiatives through machine connectivity and PLC programming.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Support capital projects: design, implement, startup, and train on process equipment and track appropriation requisitions.
  • Design and rebuild machine electrical systems, review specs and coordinate with vendors.
  • Enable machine connectivity and Industry 4.0 solutions (PLC integration, wired/wireless networking).
  • Ensure compliance with plant standards, technical procedures, and electrical codes.
  • Manage project schedules/resources and support continuous improvement initiatives to boost throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance.
  • Deploy new process technologies in collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Design teams.
  • International and/or domestic travel up to 25% required to support process start-up.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, mechatronics, or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing controls, machine electrical design, or automation engineering.
  • Experience with Machine Control System Hardware/Software Design – Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk ViewME, FactoryTalk View Studio, Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi PLC, GE Fanuc and CNC Controllers.
  • Industry 4.0
  • Electrical schematic reading and machine electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical) preferred.
  • Familiar with UL/NEC/CE machine electrical standards.
  • Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR).  Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
 

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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The Timken Company designs a growing portfolio of engineered bearings and power transmission products that improve the reliability and efficiency of global machinery and equipment to move the world forward. Timken posted $3.8 billion in sales in 2019 and employs more than 17,000 people globally, operating from 42 countries. Why Choose Timken?

Industry

Industrial machinery manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Canton, OH, US

Year founded

1899

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