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Actalent

Senior Controls Engineer

Columbus, OH

$48 - $67/hr

Senior Controls Engineer This Senior Controls Engineer role focuses on designing, programming ... Design, develop, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for industrial automation and process ...

Recutify Inc.

Controls Engineering Supervisor

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$76K - $98K/yr

About the Role We are seeking a Controls Engineering Supervisor to lead automation and controls ... Experience in manufacturing or industrial automation environment * Strong problem-solving and ...

Compass Tech International

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Senior Controls Automation Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Electrical Controls Engineer - Direct Hire - No Visa Sponsorship A global leader in manufacturing ... Design electrical circuits, panels, and systems for industrial equipment. * Program and ...

Continental

Automation/Controls Engineer

Marysville, OH · On-site

$76K - $101K/yr

... industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 ... Experience in rubber and plastic production processes * 5+ years of Automation and Controls ...

Continental

Automation/Controls Engineer

Marysville, OH · On-site

$76K - $101K/yr

... industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 ... Experience in rubber and plastic production processes * 5+ years of Automation and Controls ...

Continental

Automation/Controls Engineer

Marysville, OH · On-site

$76K - $101K/yr

... industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 ... Experience in rubber and plastic production processes * 5+ years of Automation and Controls ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Columbus, OH

$41 - $56/hr

Controls Engineer This role focuses on supporting automation projects within a pharmaceutical ... Essential Skills * 2-7 years of experience in controls engineering within an industrial or ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Columbus, OH

$41 - $56/hr

Controls Engineer This role focuses on supporting automation projects within a pharmaceutical ... Essential Skills * 2-7 years of experience in controls engineering within an industrial or ...

Gee Group

Controls Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

In this role, you will apply specialized automation expertise to design, develop, and maintain ... and industrial data. * Collaboration: Proven capability to work effectively within a cross ...

Anduril Industries

Facilities Controls Engineer

Ashville, OH · On-site

$76K - $98K/yr

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, building automation, or industrial instrumentation, preferably in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, data centers, or ...

Clear.

Controls and Instrumentation engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$78K - $100K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience across BMS, EPMS, PLCs, SCADA, BAS, industrial controls, or building automation who wants to work on complex hyperscale, colocation ...

STAQ Pharma Inc

Automation Controls Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$80K - $106K/yr

Position Summary We are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the technical aspects of facility automation and monitoring across our manufacturing operations in Columbus, Ohio and Denver ...

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Senior Controls Engineer - PLC Programming, Automation

Everforth, Cybercoders

Columbus, OH

$115K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Based in Columbus, OH, we are an industry leader designing, manufacturing, and supporting highly automated production systems and equipment for food manufacturing and industrial processing environments.

We're seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with expertise in industrial automation, PLC programming, and controls engineering to provide technical leadership across manufacturing operations, customer-installed equipment, and capital projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on automation professional who enjoys solving complex controls challenges while driving standardization, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of PLC, HMI, motion control, and automated manufacturing systems
  • Establish controls engineering standards including programming architecture, documentation practices, backup strategies, version control, and cybersecurity protocols
  • Support capital projects, equipment installations, retrofits, startups, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
  • Provide hands-on support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, motion control, industrial networks, instrumentation, machine safety, and vision systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve controls-related issues to improve equipment reliability, uptime, throughput, and operational performance
  • Develop and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, controls documentation, and engineering records using EPLAN
  • Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions for controls, automation, and equipment failures
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, OEMs, system integrators, and customer teams to support long-term equipment performance
  • Mentor controls engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel while strengthening organizational automation expertise
  • Support manufacturing system integration, industrial data collection, remote access technologies, and automation modernization initiatives

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent controls engineering experience
  • 7+ years of hands-on controls engineering, automation, or industrial equipment support experience
  • Strong experience programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and improving automated manufacturing equipment
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Omron PLC platforms
  • Knowledge of HMI development, industrial networking, VFDs, servo systems, motion control, instrumentation, and machine control systems
  • Experience with EPLAN, electrical schematics, panel design documentation, and controls documentation
  • Experience supporting equipment installations, capital projects, startups, commissioning activities, and manufacturing operations
  • Ability to travel approximately 25-50% to support manufacturing facilities, customer sites, and engineering initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary Between $110-130k
  • 401(k) w/Match
  • Generous PTO/Vacation Package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision - STD/LTD, Life Insurance etc.
  • Travel as Needed
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/18/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$115000 - $130000 USD per year
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CyberCoders is a cutting-edge recruiting firm headquartered in Irvine, CA, US. The company operates within the technology industry, specializing in connecting talented professionals with suitable positions across a variety of sectors. Offering a broad spectrum of services, CyberCoders uses innovative, data-driven strategies and a proprietary matching technology to pair candidates with suitable job openings. Since its inception in 1999, CyberCoders has distinguished itself as an industry trailblazer. The company's mission is to deliver effective talent solutions, thus enabling both businesses and workers to achieve their goals.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

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