Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Launch Your Career in One of the Most Advanced Manufacturing Environments in the St. Louis Metro

If you're looking for a Controls Engineering opportunity where you'll gain more hands-on technical experience in your first few years than many

engineers get in a decade, this is it.

This is arguably one of the best technical development opportunities in the St. Louis area, offering exposure to large-scale automation,

robotics, PLCs, industrial networking, and high-volume manufacturing operations. You'll work alongside experienced controls professionals in a

fast-paced environment where every day presents new technical challenges and opportunities to learn.

Even better, due to the significant overtime available, many first-year engineers earn close to or exceed $100,000 annually, making this

an exceptional opportunity for both career growth and earning potential.

Exposure to cutting-edge automation, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks

Work in a large-scale manufacturing environment with continuous investment in modernization and technology

Exceptional technical development and mentorship opportunities

Contract-to-hire role with a clear path toward long-term career growth

PTO offered from day one

Overtime opportunities that allow many engineers to earn near or above the $100K mark in their first year

Gain highly sought-after OEM manufacturing experience that opens doors throughout your career

As a Controls Engineer, you'll support highly automated manufacturing systems while working closely with production, maintenance, and engineering

teams to maximize equipment performance, reliability, and uptime.

Key responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot and support PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and industrial control systems
• Investigate equipment downtime and identify root causes of controls-related issues
• Support new equipment installations, upgrades, and automation projects
• Analyze production and fault data to improve system performance
• Maintain controls documentation, backups, and engineering standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, uptime, and reliability
• Collaborate with maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges
• Spend extensive time on the manufacturing floor supporting real-time production operations

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, automation systems, or industrial controls
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production setting
• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends, as business needs require
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams

This role is approximately:

• 75% Manufacturing Floor
• 25% Engineering Office

You'll work directly with:

• Advanced robotics
• Automated production systems
• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC platforms
• Industrial networking infrastructure
• High-speed manufacturing equipment

If you're an engineer who wants to accelerate your technical growth, gain exposure to world-class automation systems, and earn excellent compensation while doing it, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wentzville, MO.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity,…