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.
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Lead the charge in technical excellence by independently managing complex DDC implementations, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in mission-critical data cente...
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Controls Engineer - Lifecycle Services
$68K - $187K *
Elevate client satisfaction by providing expert technical support and leading installations of control systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and deliver training, ensuring seam...
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Controls Engineer - Lifecycle Services
$68K - $187K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client systems through technical support, installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment. Drive continuous improvement and lead trai...
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Controls Engineer - Lifecycle Services
$68K - $187K *
Support and enhance client systems by providing technical expertise, leading installations, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment. Collaborate with teams for continuous improvement a...
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Controls Engineer - Lifecycle Services
$68K - $187K *
Join a dynamic team to provide technical support and lead installations of mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with subcontractors and enhance existing controls while ensuring top-notch ser...
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Controls Engineer - Lifecycle Services
$68K - $187K *
Drive technical support and field installations for advanced conveyor systems. Lead troubleshooting and upgrades, ensuring optimal performance while collaborating with teams to enhance processes and d...
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Controls Engineer - Lifecycle Services
$68K - $187K *
Unlock potential by providing technical support and leading installations for mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, develop training materials, and troublesho...
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$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of automation by owning controls for complex systems. Leverage your PLC programming expertise and hands-on experience to design, commission, and optimize innovative solutions from con...
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Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Senior Consultant - Nuclear
$165K - $253K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex instrumentation and controls engineering projects in nuclear power. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and enhance safety through digital upgrades and strategic c...
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Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Senior Consultant - Nuclear
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Elevate nuclear engineering by leading instrumentation & controls projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence in advanced and digital upgrades for power plants. Collaborate with...
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Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Senior Consultant - Nuclear
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Drive technical excellence in nuclear power systems design through complex projects, ensuring compliance and operational safety while collaborating with multidisciplinar teams and enhancing the future...
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Senior Flight Systems Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Drive innovation in aerospace engineering by leading the development of advanced vehicle systems and enhancing operational capabilities through cutting-edge algorithms and simulations...
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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Join a team dedicated to delivering successful customer outcomes by applying your expertise in electrical design and engineering. Support emergency response and preventive maintenance in diverse indus...
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$120K - $150K *
Innovate at the intersection of embedded systems and sensor technologies. You'll evolve software for cutting-edge vehicle inspection scanners, ensuring reliability while working collaboratively on tra...
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$80K - $95K *
As a Controls Engineer at Design Group, you will develop automation solutions and support capital projects for clients in various industries. You will work with a team of experts to design control sys...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead engineering teams to develop, integrate, and optimize systems, ensuring mission success through innovative technical solutions while utilizing Agile methodologies and continuous improvement pract...
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Electrical Design Engineer Level 2 / 3
$110K - $130K *
Drive the future of naval technology by designing and testing advanced electrical systems for launch control. Collaborate with a talented team to innovate solutions that support the U.S. Navy's missio...
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Controls Engineer - Process Technology
$95K - $115K *
Shape innovative control solutions by leveraging your engineering expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement instrumentation strategies that meet customer specificatio...
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Empower cardiology practices by implementing and supporting IT infrastructure. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure seamless deployments, troubleshoot issues, and create documentation for sust...
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Tackle the implementation and support of IT infrastructure for cardiology practices, ensuring seamless deployment and operational efficiency through collaboration with internal teams and external vend...
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Instrumentation & Controls Systems Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Optimize critical infrastructure systems by ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, implement upgrades, and deliver engineering solutions that enhan...
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Staff Software Engineer: Embedded Power Systems & Functional Safety
$150K - $180K *
Empower innovation as you design and implement safety-critical software for energy systems. Collaborate with a diverse team, tackling complex challenges to create reliable power control solutions that...
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Senior Electrical Power System Engineer
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Shape the future of space power systems by engaging in dynamic projects requiring analysis, design, and collaboration. You will grow in responsibility while working on real flight hardware for a comme...
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Integration & Test Systems Engineer
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Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering. Collaborate on test solutions, develop comprehensive plans, and automate testing processes while ensuring data integrity and managing cust...
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Integration & Test Systems Engineer
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Elevate your career by leading integration and testing for advanced RF radar systems, working with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware and software meet stringent performance requirements throug...
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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.