60 Controls engineer jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Controls Engineer Jobs in 2026

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A bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering or a related field is required to become a controls engineer, as is a keen interest in systems and solving problems. Advanced engineering degrees are also available and may make a candidate more attractive to a hiring manager. Skills required to be a controls engineer are attention to detail, a working knowledge of field-specific software, and the ability to read technical drawings.

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Top Types Of Controls Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Controls Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Siemens 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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  • No Experience Controls Engineer

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

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  • Lead Controls Engineer

    Salary range: $102,500 - $135,000

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  • Plc Controls Engineer

    Salary range: $78,000 - $100,000

    As a PLC controls engineer, your primary responsibilities include the setup, programming, testing, and implementation of computer control systems used for production automation and industrial equipment design. Your duties are to implement programs on programmable logic controllers and test whether industrial computers process information and function correctly. You debug issues and troubleshoot problems that have non-standard solutions. In this role, you also assess the functionality of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and may work in numerous fields, including aviation, robotics, energy production, and manufacturing.

  • Controls Software Engineer

    Salary range: $90,500 - $115,500

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  • Senior Controls Engineer

    Salary range: $97,000 - $128,000

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  • Scada Wonderware

    Salary range: $39,000 - $53,000

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  • Motion Control Engineer

    Salary range: $75,000 - $102,500

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  • Junior Controls Engineer

    Salary range: $48,500 - $80,000

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