Control Systems Engineers design, develop, and maintain the hardware and software that monitor and control industrial processes, machines, and infrastructure. Their work helps organizations improve reliability, safety, efficiency, and product quality across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, aerospace, utilities, and technology.
Browse vetted Control Systems Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles focused on automation, instrumentation, robotics, process control, and systems integration. Ladders specializes in professional positions paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced engineers find opportunities aligned with their skills and career goals.
Responsibilities can include designing control architectures, programming and configuring PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems, integrating sensors and equipment, troubleshooting system performance, and supporting commissioning and upgrades. Engineers may also document technical requirements, assess operational risks, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and operations teams.
Employers commonly seek a degree in electrical, mechanical, controls, or systems engineering, along with experience in industrial automation or a related field. Valuable skills include PLC programming, control theory, instrumentation, SCADA or DCS platforms, systems modeling, safety standards, and clear technical communication. Requirements vary by industry and level of responsibility.
Control Systems Engineers work in industries where dependable automated operations are essential, including advanced manufacturing, oil and gas, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, transportation, and water treatment. Career paths may lead to senior or lead engineering roles, controls architecture, project management, or engineering management.
Use Ladders to explore vetted Control Systems Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by location, industry, experience level, and technical focus to find a role that fits your background.
SCADA Engineer - Power Generation
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by supporting Operational Technology systems and data flow for renewable energy assets. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to enhance reliability and drive operation...
2 days ago
$125K - $180K *
Shape the future of industrial controls by delivering and maturing a modular heat-pump system. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless integration and commissioning of innovative solutions f...
2 days ago
Controls Engineer (Application Programming)
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's innovating in compressor control systems, developing embedded logic and applications for HVAC and Data Center solutions. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to enhance product p...
2 weeks ago
Controls Engineer (Application Programming)
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of HVAC technology by developing embedded logic for compressor controllers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and support customer needs in a dyna...
2 weeks ago
Guidance and Control Engineer IV - TS/SCI
$178K - $223K *
Contribute to the design and development of advanced guidance and control systems for spacecraft, focusing on algorithms, simulations, and performance validation to ensure successful mission operation...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of solar energy by providing technical support during project engineering and construction phases. Collaborate with utilities, vendors, and clients while ensuring...
5 days ago
Control Engineering Specialist
$110K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes through innovative controls engineering. Contribute to safety, quality, and productivity while driving continuous improvement and exec...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join us in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing by developing and managing complex processes from design to production. Your expertise will drive efficiency and quality in our operations, ens...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative test fixtures for thermal control and energy conversion products, ensuring efficient transition from prototype to production wh...
2 weeks ago
Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
$100K - $152K *
Unlock your potential by working in a collaborative team to design, analyze, and improve complex control systems in nuclear power plants, focusing on innovative solutions and critical project executio...
3 weeks ago
Structural Systems Engineer II
$114K - $139K *
Advance structural integrity by conducting designs and analytical evaluations of flight systems. Collaborate across disciplines to support spacecraft and robotic projects, ensuring robust mechanical p...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career as you design, prototype, and deploy innovative electronics, solving challenges across PCB design and system integration, advancing hardware products from concept to production with...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Engineer innovative solutions by analyzing complex systems requirements, ensuring integration and testing for optimum performance, and guiding technical documentation throughout the lifecycle to enhan...
4 weeks ago
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
$142K - $206K *
Lead a dynamic team in delivering high-quality instrumentation and controls engineering solutions. Oversee project execution, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while fostering coll...
2 weeks ago
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
$74K - $140K *
Shape the future of engineering by delivering instrumentation and control solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success through design, documentation, and support durin...
2 weeks ago
Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer, IPT Lead
$198K - $300K *
Elevate aircraft design by leading the development of innovative mechanical systems, ensuring modularity and producibility for high-rate production. Drive integration and testing of critical component...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform the future of control systems by leading projects, designing solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation and functionality of instrumentation and cont...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in Systems Engineering by embedding with customer-focused groups to gather insights, define needs, and develop robust requirements. Collaborate across functions t...
1 week ago
Control Systems and Automation Engineer - Managed Pressure Drilling
$110K - $130K *
Elevate engineering excellence by leading the design and development of advanced control systems for Managed Pressure Drilling, ensuring compliance and driving innovation in automation solutions acros...
1 week ago
Lead Perception & Controls Engineer
$155K - $175K *
Shape the future of robotics by designing real-time sensing and control systems, bridging innovative cognitive substrates with practical applications in single and swarm robot behaviors, ensuring stab...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
Innovate and enhance edge systems by installing, testing, and evaluating advanced technologies. Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team to improve customer satisfaction through effective data collec...
3 days ago
$180K - $220K *
Join us to drive innovation in space systems engineering, collaborating with government partners to enhance spacecraft designs and ensure mission success through expert guidance and strategic planning...
6 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in advancing innovative space programs by collaborating with government stakeholders, enhancing spacecraft subsystems, and mitigating technical risks to ensure mission success and stra...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovative building automation solutions by designing and developing advanced control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success while applying engineering princi...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower project success by designing advanced Building Automation Systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient control strategies, ensuring compliance and optimal performance t...
6 days ago
What does a Control Systems Engineer do?
A Control Systems Engineer designs, programs, integrates, and maintains systems that automate and regulate equipment or industrial processes. Typical work includes configuring PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems, troubleshooting controls, and supporting system upgrades and commissioning.
What qualifications are commonly required for Control Systems Engineer jobs?
Many roles ask for a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, controls, or systems engineering and relevant experience with automation or industrial controls. Employers may also value PLC programming, instrumentation, control theory, SCADA or DCS knowledge, and familiarity with industry safety standards.
Where do Control Systems Engineers work?
They work across manufacturing, energy, utilities, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, transportation, and other industries that rely on automated equipment and processes.
How can I find Control Systems Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Explore vetted Control Systems Engineer listings on Ladders, which focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, location, experience requirements, and technical qualifications.
What is the difference between a Control Systems Engineer and an Automation Engineer?
The roles often overlap. Control Systems Engineers tend to focus on the architecture and behavior of systems that regulate processes, while Automation Engineers may emphasize automating equipment, workflows, and production lines. Exact responsibilities depend on the employer and industry.