Controls Engineer - Chesapeake Region

Applied Control Engineering, Inc

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields such as Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience with control systems in manufacturing.
  • Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and/or MES applications.
  • Proven track record of successful project delivery.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining complex concepts.
  • Ability to manage projects through their entire lifecycle.
  • Proficient in MS Office and general business application software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop control systems to meet customer requirements.
  • Lead project teams to ensure quality deliverables.
  • Communicate with customers on-site and off-site to present solutions.
  • Travel to customer locations to implement and test projects.
  • Collaborate with project managers and business leaders to assess project progress.
  • Mentor junior engineers in control concepts and methodologies.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities across departments.
  • Clear advancement paths into technical leadership or management roles.
  • Work in an engineer-led company focused on employee growth.
  • Supportive company culture encouraging mentorship and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Controls Engineer

Baltimore, Maryland

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Controls Engineer at ACE, you will join a project team delivering automation projects to customers. Your primary job functions will include:
  • Designing, developing, and documenting systems which meet our customers' requirements.
  • Leading project teams in order to ensure quality deliverables.
  • Communicating with customers, both at the office and on-site, to present your work and come up with unique solutions.
  • Traveling to customer sites to implement and test project deliverables.
  • Meeting with project managers, subject matter experts, and business leadership to assess your project's status and determine the most effective approach for successful completion.
  • Mentoring fellow engineers to teach control concepts and project methodologies.


The successful applicant will have opportunities for advancement into ACE's senior leadership organization. ACE offers professional development opportunities within all departments of our organization. Engineers at ACE have opportunities for advancement that include technical leadership, project management, sales, and engineering management. ACE is currently managed and owned by engineers who have all worked as process control system engineers at ACE.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelors (or higher) degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • Three+ (3+) years of experience with control systems in manufacturing industries.
  • Experience configuring PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and/or MES applications.
  • Understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes.
  • Proven experience in delivering projects to success conclusion.
  • Ability to handle a project through its entire lifecycle.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate complicated concepts both internally and externally.
  • Thorough knowledge of business application software (MS Office package).
  • Displays a positive and professional demeanor.
  • Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style.
  • Willing to work off-hours when required.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment, and b) customer contract requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
  • Certifications from Industry Technology Partners


Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package and salary ranges commensurate with experience.

For more information about Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE), please visit our website at www.ace-net.com.

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