Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Controls Engineer

$100k

SelectOne

About the Company Hiring: Our client is a growing manufacturing organization located in Buffalo, NY

About the Job: We are seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support daily operations, maintenance, and process improvements at our clients manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone experienced in controls troubleshooting, PLC/HMI programming, and automation upgrades who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:
• Troubleshoot and maintain controls, PLCs, sensors, VFDs, and processing/packaging equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support system upgrades, PLC logic modifications, HMI development, and hardware retrofits.
• Document troubleshooting guides, schematics, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to drive continuous improvement, safety, and compliance.
• Train operators and maintenance staff on updated systems.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Associate's degree or technical certification in Electrical/Automation field.
  • 5+ years of controls troubleshooting in manufacturing (packaging/material handling preferred).
  • Proficiency in PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) and HMIs (FactoryTalk preferred).
  • Knowledge of industrial networks, safety circuits, and control panels.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Experience with robotics, high-speed packaging, fiber processing, or dust control systems is preferred.

Compensation: $100,000+

Job Status: Direct hire, onsite in Buffalo, NY
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Controls Engineer in New York, NY vacancy
  • $120k - $190k

     ...offshore wind, green hydrogen or large interconnectors. As a P&C Engineer – Transmission, you will closely work with regional and global...  ...and technical knowledge in the area of protection and control applied to transmission and substations from planning/protection... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Remote work
    Shift work

    Jacobs

    New York, NY
    1 hour ago
  •  ...Control Engineer Our client is a large manufacturer of food products with multiple facilities across North America and Europe. They are currently seeking a Control Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining existing instrumentation and control systems and designing... 
    Suggested
    Work experience placement
    Work visa

    MRINetwork

    New York, NY
    5 days ago
  • $89k - $125k

     ...Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Controls Engineer position! This is a direct placement opportunity and will be onsite in Buffalo, NY. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered. What You'll Be Doing: Design... 
    Suggested

    Lighthouse Technology Services

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • $10k

     ...Reflex Robotics Controls Engineer Opportunity Reflex Robotics is building affordable ($10k) wheeled humanoid robots to automate dangerous and repetitive tasks in manufacturing and logistics. We envision a future where intelligent robots are doing all kinds of boring... 
    Suggested
    Remote work

    Reflex Robotics

    New York, NY
    5 days ago
  •  ...Control Engineer II Our client is a large manufacturer of food products with multiple facilities across North America and Europe. They are seeking a Control Engineer II who will be responsible for maintaining existing instrumentation and control systems and designing... 
    Suggested
    For contractors
    Work experience placement

    MRINetwork

    New York, NY
    5 days ago
  •  ...The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help design, build, and commission microgrids. You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid work schedule from one of our offices in either Oakland... 
    Work experience placement

    Scale Microgrid Solutions

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • Overview The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help design, build, and commission microgrids. You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid schedule from an office in Oakland, CA; Santa Monica, CA;... 
    Work experience placement
    Work at office

    Scale

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...We are hiring a Senior Controls Engineer to support aseptic sterile fill/finish operations at a rapidly growing pharmaceutical CDMO . This role will focus on OT systems, automation, and controls engineering , ensuring reliable and compliant manufacturing processes in a... 

    S4 Analytics

    New York, NY
    34 minutes ago
  • $122.5k - $148.45k

     ...dedicated to sustainable development, collaborating with clients and partners across a broad range of disciplines. Position Senior Controls Engineer (East office: New York, New Jersey, Boston, or DC). You will work on projects that include data centers, transportation... 
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Arup

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  •  ...Senior Controls Engineer We have a Senior Controls Engineer opportunity available with our established automated equipment manufacturing client in the North Syracuse, NY area. This is a direct hire opportunity. Compensation & Benefits: Attractive base salary... 
    Worldwide
    Relocation package

    MRINetwork

    New York, NY
    18 hours ago
  • $175k - $200k

     ...States, as well as an office in London. The Firm oversees $221 billion in client assets as of May 31, 2026. Position The Control Engineer is responsible for architecting, implementing, and operating solutions monitoring and testing performance and reliability of... 
    Work at office
    Local area

    Rockefeller Financial

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • $139k - $170k

     ...MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector...  ...looking for a passionate and experiencedSenior Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineerto join our dynamic team in Boston, New York or... 
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Work at office
    3 days per week

    Mott MacDonald

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • $84.7k - $144.43k

     ...communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. DLR Group has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer. Position Summary As part of the engineering team at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of control systems from... 
    Work at office
    Local area

    DLR Group

    New York, NY
    1 hour ago
  •  ...Controls Engineer / Controls Integrator We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer / Controls Integrator to lead and support building management system (BMS) installation projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the Niagara Framework... 

    WB Engineers+Consultants

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • $90k - $118k

     ...bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)Compensation $90000 - $118000 / year total compensation Position Summary The Quality Engineer performs engineering design reviews on contract documents, specifications and construction submittals for quality assurance in... 
    Contract work
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Local area
    Immediate start

    RailWorks

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $84.7k - $144.43k

     ...Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer - Mission Critical DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our... 
    Work at office
    Local area

    DLR Group

    New York, NY
    5 days ago
  • $139k - $170k

    Mott MacDonald is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, New York or New Jersey offices. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands‑on engineering work across a wide range of... 
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Work at office
    3 days per week

    Mott MacDonald

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $96.8k - $172.8k

    Dematic has an immediate need for an Electrical Controls Engineer in our Life Cycle and Services Modernizations & Upgrades group. Candidates will have 5+ years' experience in controls engineering. Qualified candidates are proficient in planning, creating schematic and panel... 
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Worldwide

    Dematic

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...us and we can make a difference together. About the Role: The Controls COE is focused on delivering innovative and robust designs for...  ...maintenance of the controls within the system, offering the controls engineer experience in everything from conceptual design to lab testing... 

    Carrier

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead and support automation and controls systems within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC- and HMI-based... 

    Helion

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • Starr is seeking a Loss Control Consultant - Technical Property Accounts to perform on-site surveys and risk evaluations for high-hazard industries, including Oil & Petrochemical, with a focus on PSM compliance and loss prevention. The role involves client meetings, account... 
    Remote job

    PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • $145k - $155k

     ...estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for the engineering and implementation of all controls and BMS projects on campus. This includes... 
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Columbia University Facilities & Operations

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • Position Temp Controls Engineer Location Engineering Laboratory Reports to Engineering Lab Technical Lead - Automation Scope Working in an Engineering Research and Development Laboratory with the responsibility of testing and evaluating components and prototypes to maintain... 
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Victaulic

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $105k - $132k

     ...message the job poster from NES Fircroft Heading up our Automation Engineering team: Automation Engineer New York $105,000/$132,000 + Bonus %...  ...you all of the information for this local New York based PLC Controls opportunity! Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level... 
    Full time
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    NES Fircroft

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $75k - $150k

     ...Job Description The Role: The Process Controls Engineer (PCE) will work with Production and Process Improvement Engineers to implement and support automation systems throughout the facility. In this role, the PCE understands the basic plant processes and equipment... 

    SI Group

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  •  ...Automation Controls Engineer page is loaded## Automation Controls Engineerlocations: Leesport, PAposted on: Vor 2 Tagen ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: 2026-R8264### **At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. *Join us!***The Automation... 
    Local area

    Materion

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • Hyundai Motor Company is looking for a Quality Control Engineering Specialist in Ellabell, GA. This role focuses on enhancing quality standards in car body production while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree... 

    Hyundai Motor Company

    New York, NY
    12 hours ago
  • $132.9k - $174.45k

     ...Jacobs is expanding its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations in North America and is looking for a Senior Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer in its Energy & Power Solutions to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a... 
    Full time
    Remote work

    Jacobs

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $50k - $80k

    A leading infrastructure solutions provider in New York is seeking a Document Control Analyst to coordinate engineering documents, maintain databases, and work with project teams. The ideal candidate will possess document control experience, proficiency in MS Word and Excel... 

    exp Global

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • $83.2k - $145.53k

    Position Sr. Substation Protection & Control Engineer - East Energy team, Binghamton, NY (hiring for Horseheads, NY office; additional locations: Buffalo, NY; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Portland, ME; Augusta, ME). Your Impact Work under mentorship and guidance of the... 
    Temporary work
    For contractors
    For subcontractor
    Work at office
    Local area
    Immediate start

    WSP in the U.S.

    New York, NY
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Controls Engineer. Be the first to apply!