Controls Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation
Job Description
Controls Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation
Location: Petersburg, VA
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: Starting at $70,000 annually (based on experience and technical background)
Position Overview
A manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated production systems. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with controls engineering and system optimization, working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.
The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming experience, a solid understanding of industrial control systems, and the ability to identify and implement automation improvements in a production environment.
Controls Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation
Location: Petersburg, VA
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: Starting at $70,000 annually (based on experience and technical background)
Position Overview
A manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated production systems. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with controls engineering and system optimization, working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.
The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming experience, a solid understanding of industrial control systems, and the ability to identify and implement automation improvements in a production environment.