Controls Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments
• Strong background in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial controls
• Experience working with motors, drives, and AC/DC control systems
• Proficiency in ladder logic programming
• Ability to manage automation projects from concept through implementation
• Comfortable working in both office and plant-floor environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills when working with operations, maintenance, and technical teams

Additional Information

Controls Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation Location: Petersburg, VA Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: Starting at $70,000 annually (based on experience and technical background) Position Overview A manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated production systems. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with controls engineering and system optimization, working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming experience, a solid understanding of industrial control systems, and the ability to identify and implement automation improvements in a production environment.

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