60 Automation controls engineer jobs in Columbus, OH


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The primary qualifications for getting a job as an automation controls engineer are a degree and some experience working in a manufacturing warehouse or factory. Most automation controls engineers have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or a similar discipline, though some employers prefer applicants who have a master's degree and at least five years of industry experience. To gain hands-on experience, many start their careers in entry-level positions in the manufacturing industry and work their way up to automation controls engineer roles. Other qualifications include excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Top Types Of Automation Controls Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Automation Controls Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Freelance International Controls Engineer

    Salary range: $83,500 - $108,000

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  • International Controls Engineer

    Salary range: $83,500 - $108,000

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    Salary range: $83,500 - $108,000

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  • Controls Engineer

    Salary range: $83,500 - $108,000

    Controls engineers design, develop, and test automated or dynamic systems that are controlled through feedback with sensors or detectors. Examples include automated irrigation systems that can sense moisture levels in soil, or self-driving cars that can navigate congested streets. Controls engineers apply control theory to devices, machines, and processes to attain desired outcomes. They can work on everything from boilers, washing machines, or light switches to complex industrial machinery.

  • From Home Pharma Automation Engineer

    Salary range: $86,500 - $123,500

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  • No Experience Controls Engineer

    Salary range: $83,500 - $108,000

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  • Temp Contract Plc Programmer

    Salary range: $68,000 - $92,500

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  • Contract Plc Programmer

    Salary range: $68,000 - $92,500

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  • Plc Programmer

    Salary range: $68,000 - $92,500

    A PLC programmer oversees the programming of various machines functioning on programmable logic controller technology. PLC technology is a digital computer that controls electromagnetic processes, primarily in industrial equipment. As a PLC programmer, you are responsible for the programming and maintenance of these systems. Your duties include developing and programming new machines, reprograming existing machines, and diagnosing and repairing issues with PLC driven systems. You may work in various specialized industries, such as the medical, manufacturing, or agriculture fields. Your job is to create or update computerized machine systems so that the input, output, and control systems function optimally to meet the needs of your employer.