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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Eureka, IL
- $85,000 to $98,000 USD / year
Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of PLC controls, industrial automation, plant…
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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
Clinton, 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
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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
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Marshall, IL
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
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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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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Goodfield, IL
- $85,000 to $98,000 USD / year
Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of PLC controls, industrial automation, plant…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Paris, IL
- $85,000 to $98,000 USD / year
Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of PLC controls, industrial automation, plant…
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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
Position Title: Digital Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Data & Automation
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Specialist, Controls Engineer
Motrex LLC
Kansas City, MO
Stryten Energy is hiring a Specialist, Controls Engineer for our state-of-the-art, cutting-edge, 9-year-old plant in Kansas City, MO. Your impact will be visible across the facility as you…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Martinsville, IL
- $85,000 to $98,000 USD / year
Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of PLC controls, industrial automation, plant…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Paris, IL
- $85,000 to $98,000 USD / year
Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of PLC controls, industrial automation, plant…
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
West Terre Haute, IN
- $85,000 to $98,000 USD / year
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Controls Engineer
GPAC
Fairbanks, IN
- $85,000 to $98,000 USD / year
Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of PLC controls, industrial automation, plant…
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Lead Product Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
New York, NY
- $225,000 to $275,000 USD / year
Join a lean engineering team building a new internal product for an industrial real estate investment business. You will own the frontend experience and partner closely with users and…
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Tooling Engineer
GPAC
Canton, OH
- $80,000 to $105,000 USD / year
…aerospace industries. We are looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer to drive tooling design, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence across our…
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Tooling Engineer
GPAC
Columbus, OH
- $80,000 to $105,000 USD / year
We are looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer to drive tooling design, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence across our operations.
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Tooling Engineer
GPAC
Bay Village, OH
- $80,000 to $105,000 USD / year
…aerospace industries. We are looking for an experienced Tooling Engineer to drive tooling design, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence across our…
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Senior Hardware Engineer
Microsoft
WA · CA · OR · Redmond, WA · Mountain View, CA · Hillsboro, OR · Redmond · Mountain View · Hillsboro
- $119,800 to $261,000 USD / year
The SPPO (SCHIE Product and Procurement Optimization) team is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer, Technical Program Manager to drive complex hardware initiatives. This role requires a…

GPAC

Controls Engineer

Martinsville, 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.

Keywords

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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Skills

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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