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Sr. Electrical Engineer
Hargrove and Associates, Inc
Greenville, SC
Knowledgeable of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
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Senior Electrical Project Engineer (Contract)
Actalent
Knoxville, TN
Expert-level experience in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, metals, chemical or utility environment
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Product Engineer
Eaton Corporation
Omaha, NE
- $67,500 to $99,000 USD / year
Eaton's Electrical Sector America is seeking an Electrical Engineer. This position is based on site at our Omaha, NE manufacturing facility, supporting our Power Distribution & Controls…
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Electrical Engineer - East Tawas Area
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East Tawas · East Tawas, MI
Facilities Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer,…
Added 33 mins ago
Controls Engineer - Iron Mountain Area
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Iron Mountain · Iron Mountain, MI
PLC Programmer, Controls Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Engineer,…
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Controls Engineer - Bad Axe Area
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Bad Axe · Bad Axe, MI
Electrical Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, Controls Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Automation Controls…
Added 33 mins ago
Process Engineer - Jackson Area
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Jackson · Jackson, MI
Quality Engineer, Methods Engineer, Operations Engineer, Lean Engineer, Plant Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer,…
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Controls Engineer - Menominee Area
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Menominee · Menominee, MI
Process Controls Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer,…
Added 33 mins ago
Engineering Manager - Sault Ste. Marie Area
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Sault Ste. Marie · Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Engineering Superintendent, Technical Services Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Industrial…
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Field Service Technician - Caro Area
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Caro · Caro, MI
Equipment Service Technician, Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Electromechanical Technician, Service Engineer, Machine Repair Technician, Controls Technician, Technical Support Technician,…
Added 38 mins ago
Automation Engineer - Shelby Township Area
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Shelby Township · Shelby Township, MI
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Process Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, Maintenance Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Controls Engineer,…
Added 38 mins ago
Engineering Manager - Adrian Area
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Adrian · Adrian, MI
Technical Services Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Industrial Engineering Manager,…
Added 38 mins ago
Field Service Technician - Monroe Area
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Monroe · Monroe, MI
Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Electromechanical Technician, Service Engineer, Machine Repair Technician, Controls Technician, Technical Support Technician, Field Service Engineer,…
Added 38 mins ago
Controls Engineer - Cheboygan Area
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Cheboygan · Cheboygan, MI
Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, Controls Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Controls…
Added 42 mins ago
Engineering Manager - Burton Area
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Burton · Burton, MI
Production Engineering Manager, Engineering Superintendent, Technical Services Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Plant…
Added 42 mins ago
Controls Engineer - Jackson Area
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Jackson · Jackson, MI
Controls Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Engineer, Automation…
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Automation Engineer - Alpena Area
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Alpena · Alpena, MI
Electrical Controls Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Process Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, Maintenance Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Technician,…
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Field Service Technician - Dearborn Area
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Dearborn · Dearborn, MI
Electromechanical Technician, Service Engineer, Machine Repair Technician, Controls Technician, Technical Support Technician, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Equipment…
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Field Service Technician - Coldwater Area
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Coldwater · Coldwater, MI
Machine Repair Technician, Controls Technician, Technical Support Technician, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Equipment Service Technician, Industrial Machinery Mechanic,…
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Electrical Engineer - Monroe Area
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Monroe · Monroe, MI
Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Facilities Electrical Engineer, Controls…
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Process Engineer - Dearborn Area
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Dearborn · Dearborn, MI
Plant Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Engineer, Methods Engineer,…
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Automation Engineer - Saginaw Area
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Saginaw · Saginaw, MI
Electrical Controls Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Process Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, Maintenance Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Technician,…
Added 52 mins ago
Senior Process Control Engineer
Smurfit Westrock
Stevenson, AL
Keywords: process control lead, process control leader, process control engineer, senior control engineer, senior process control engineer, process control, senior control engineer, lead…
Added 1 hour ago
Quality Engineer (Supplier)
American Rheinmetall Vehicles
Lapeer, MI
Quality Engineer (Supplier) American Rheinmetall Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces Job Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer supports new product/process development and…
Added 2 hours ago
Field System Technician
Bechtel Corporation
Millersport, OH
Assist the EPC Automation Lead in coordinating with the Project Field Engineer, project IS&T Lead, and other automation leads (procurement and project controls, commissioning, etc.), as…

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Controls Engineer - Jackson Area

Jackson, United States
Jackson, MI, United States

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

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Pay: Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
Apply by: Dec 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Controls Engineer | Jackson, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for automation, PLC programming, and process control? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Jackson area seeking experienced Controls Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Controls Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Jackson in Jackson County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Albion, Parma, Spring Arbor, and Brooklyn.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Jackson region seeking Controls Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

Maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.
Diagnose electrical and instrumentation faults during downtime.
Coordinate controls work with maintenance and production teams.
Test and validate safety systems and machine interlocks.
Support continuous improvement projects on the plant floor.
Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues on production equipment.
Program and modify PLC logic for process changes.
Support installation and startup of new automated equipment.

Recommended Qualifications

Experience supporting controls in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills under production pressure.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Hands-on experience with PLC programming, such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
Ability to read and update electrical schematics.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with robotics or motion control systems.
Familiarity with industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP.
Knowledge of safety standards and machine guarding.
Experience with vision systems or sensors.
Project management experience for equipment upgrades.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Controls Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

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