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Controls Engineer
GPAC
East Peoria, IL
- $85,000 to $98,000 USD / year
…reliability, and support ongoing automation and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working directly with equipment and making a measurable…
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Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Detail/Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days)
Veterans Health Administration
Tuskegee, AL
- $140,025 to $182,034 USD / year
Supports the Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) process.
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Terre Haute, IN
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Brazil, IN
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
West Terre Haute, IN
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Montezuma, IN
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Paris, IL
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Casey, IL
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Marshall, IL
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Martinsville, IL
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Robinson, IL
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting •…
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IT Specialist (Systems Analysis/Applications Software)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Washington, DC
- $143,913 to $187,093 USD / year
…selected, you will serve as the Senior Applications Platform Engineer, in support of the agency's ARC application…
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SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Air National Guard Units
Camp Murray, WA
- $83,935 to $109,122 USD / year
…comprehensive programs for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of Government facilities for the wing Operation and Maintenance (O&M) programs. Provides critical input to the…
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Supervisory Healthcare Engineer
Veterans Health Administration
Kings, NY
- $174,922 to $227,406 USD / year
The Facilities Management team is seeking a qualified Supervisory Healthcare Engineer to join their team at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. Healthcare Engineers provide for a safe,…
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Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Remote
ICF
Kansas City, MO
+ Committed to continuous learning and process improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance quality and efficiency
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Pocasset, MA
Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
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General Atomics
Acton, MA
…leading the execution and implementation of the engineering process in concert with the Chief Engineer and Project Manager. May support a Sr. Project Engineer on large-scale programs…
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Software Engineer in Test - MATLAB Editor
MathWorks
Natick, MA
As a Software Engineer in Test on the MATLAB Editor, you'll uphold the standard of quality that impacts thousands of users every day through MATLAB's coding and editing capabilities across…
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Project Engineer
Veolia North America
Boston, MA
- $75,000 to $85,000 USD / year
We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Project Engineer to join our energy services Boston team. In this role, you will be responsible for the survey, design, installation…
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
CIRCOR International, Inc.
Warren, MA
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support the business in areas of new product development; process improvement; daily product support; manage key programs; technical authority in…
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Digital Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Data & Automation
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Walpole, MA
The Digital Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Data & Automation is responsible for developing and implementing data-driven manufacturing solutions across machining, assembly,…
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Specialist, Controls Engineer
Motrex LLC
Kansas City, MO
+ The Controls Engineer will be the go-to person for new process improvement recommendations and designs and critical troubleshooting events, and new process improvement recommendations and…
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Senior Engineer - SCADA and Controls Engineering
Oracle
Jefferson City, MO
- $114,600 to $234,600 USD / year
The Senior Engineer, SCADA and Controls Engineering supports the standardization, design, implementation, and integration of data center controls systems across a global portfolio. This…
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Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Remote
ICF
Kansas City, MO
+ Committed to continuous learning and process improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance quality and efficiency
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Interdisciplinary
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fort Sam Houston, TX · Lackland AFB, TX
- $108,001 to $140,403 USD / year
Senior Project Engineer, involved in field engineering and inspection, office engineering, materials testing and control, and administrative functions. | Ensure that all phases of the…

GPAC

Controls Engineer

Robinson, IL, United States

$75,000 to $95,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
Apply by: Jan 26, 2027
Experience: 3+ years of controls, automation, electrical, or manufacturing engineering experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

Controls Engineer – Plant & Equipment

Location: East Central Illinois | Near Terre Haute, IN Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 + Annual Bonus Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to lead PLC programming, automation improvements, and electrical troubleshooting across plant equipment and manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving real manufacturing challenges, improving equipment reliability, and taking ownership of automation and capital projects. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and equipment suppliers to improve plant performance.

Responsibilities

Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems.
Diagnose electrical and controls issues on manufacturing equipment.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning, and startups.
Improve equipment reliability, uptime, safety, and production efficiency.
Lead and support automation, Lean, and continuous improvement projects.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, OEMs, and system integrators.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective improvements.
Maintain electrical drawings, PLC/HMI programs, and controls documentation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related Engineering field.
3+ years of controls, automation, electrical, or manufacturing engineering experience.
Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience required.
Strong knowledge of HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working directly with plant equipment and maintenance teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, Studio 5000, RSLogix, or FactoryTalk.
Siemens PLCs and industrial automation systems.
Robotics, servo drives, motion control, or machine safety.
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
Agriculture industry experience is a plus.

Why Join?

$75,000–$95,000 + annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan with match
Hands-on ownership of automation and plant improvement projects
Opportunity to work with PLCs, controls, and advanced manufacturing equipment

Interested?

For confidential consideration, contact:

Alana Seddon | gpacExecutive Search Consultant | Manufacturing & Industrial Operations Phone: 785-783-6703 Email: alana.seddon@gogpac.com

All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.

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Controls Engineer • Automation Engineer • Electrical Controls Engineer • PLC Engineer • Manufacturing Controls Engineer • Industrial Automation • PLC Programming • PLC Troubleshooting • Allen-Bradley • Rockwell Automation • Studio 5000 • RSLogix • FactoryTalk • Siemens • HMI • VFD • Servo Drives • Motion Control • Industrial Electrical Systems • Electrical Schematics • Robotics • Machine Safety • Equipment Commissioning • Root Cause Analysis • Lean Manufacturing • Continuous Improvement • Plant Engineering

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PLC programming
Troubleshooting electrical systems
Troubleshoot
Control systems
Process improvement
Root cause analysis
PLC
HMI
Documentation
Troubleshooting
Problem solving
Allen-Bradley
Robotics
Lean manufacturing

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