Explore Control Systems Engineer Jobs

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.

What Control Systems Engineers Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Your Next Control Systems Engineer Role

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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$95K - $115K *

Develop innovative telematics and sensing products, leading designs from concept to production while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting hardware architecture with cross-functional teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive electrical engineering excellence by leading major projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and sustainability while guiding teams through design, construction, and operations to deliver reliable...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $116K *

Drive the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical power systems. Lead technical support and training for customers while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $124K *

Elevate your career by leading the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical power systems. Utilize your expertise to provide technical support, training, and project guidan...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $124K *

Take ownership of complex electrical systems by leading installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and provide expert training and sup...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $116K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical power systems. Engage with cutting-edge technology while providing expert support and trainin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $171K *

Join us to advance engineering solutions as an individual contributor focused on system requirements, model development, and analysis within a multi-disciplinary team while collaborating across stakeh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform secure enclave development through effective system administration, testing, and compliance. Collaborate within an autonomous team while maintaining system security and performance across di...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $223K *

Drive mission success by troubleshooting Linux systems, automating processes, and providing hands-on engineering support. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure and efficient operations in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex operational needs into innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, integrate, and test systems in a fast-paced R&D environment, ensuring eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $271K *

Innovate robust technical architectures for AI-native systems, leading cross-functional teams in designing and scaling distributed, real-time applications that integrate machine learning and hardware...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $150K *

Innovate within the healthcare engineering sector by providing expert electrical engineering support, ensuring compliance and enhancing the safety and efficiency of VA facilities across multiple proje...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert electrical engineering support for healthcare infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and effective system performance across various VA facilities and initia...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $117K *

Grow your career with a vital role in designing innovative MV switchgear solutions that meet customer needs while enhancing your expertise in power systems engineering and collaborating with a dynamic...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $137K *

Contribute to the development and testing of complex systems solutions, ensuring requirements are met through collaboration with Agile teams. Engage in functional analysis and verification to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Engineer comprehensive systems solutions by translating customer requirements into actionable designs. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance through rigorou...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Oversee the integration and testing of systems solutions, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and product deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams and facilitati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $146K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of robotics by developing cutting-edge electrical systems for autonomous mobile robots. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high standards of reliab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $171K *

Elevate your career by defining and managing requirements for spacecraft ground systems. Drive program maturity through analysis, integration, and documentation while collaborating in a model-based sy...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing innovative firmware for metering devices, enhancing product functionality, and providing technical support while adhering to core values and sa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to support all phases of the program lifecycle, ensuring systems integration and technical documentation for advanced engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional groups...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing ground systems engineering for aerospace missions. Support design, integration, and testing of critical infrastructure, ensuring reliable communication betwee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

Drive technical planning and system integration for comprehensive solutions, ensuring effective analysis across all system levels. Collaborate with teams to translate customer requirements into action...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace engineering by leading complex systems initiatives, driving integration and certification efforts, and mentoring engineers to achieve successful product outcome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform aerospace engineering by leading multidisciplinary teams in avionics and mission hardware development, ensuring integration across the hardware lifecycle while advancing digital engineering...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Control Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.