Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Control Systems Engineer jobs in Arizona are active and growing, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and advanced industrial automation, drawing candidates from entry-level technician roles through senior principal engineers. Phoenix and Tucson anchor the majority of hiring, with Chandler and Mesa emerging as significant nodes, and major employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Intel, and Honeywell maintaining substantial engineering operations throughout the state. Embedded controls, PLC and SCADA programming, and defense systems integration are consistently the most sought-after specialties across Arizona postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Provides technical direction to engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters as assigned.
- Maintains contacts with client representatives as directed, with suppliers, appropriate field personnel, Project Engineers, and Engineering disciplines to ensure the coordination of the work within the project or assignment and compliance with company/client requirements.
- Coordination of Engineering and Construction/Procurement activities, in accordance with the established technical quality standards, cost, and schedule.
- Performance of select engineering tasks, in accordance with the established technical quality standards, cost, and schedule.
- Ensuring that facilities and systems are installed in accordance with the engineering specifications and requirements.
- Coordinates with the designer of record and provides field support during construction.
- Ensures design documents reflect as-built conditions.
- Manages the specification of construction hold points and inspection requirements.
- Coordinates resolution of field questions related to field change notices and design change notices.
- Ensures Resident Engineering tasks are completed within budget and ensures trends are processed for facility scope changes.
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- Requires extensive technical knowledge of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering including inline and offline instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, sensors, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Requires extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and materials, applications of computer software to engineering problems to ensure the design is cost effective, in accordance with applicable safety, health, environmental regulations, customer requirements and engineering codes and standards.
- Must have working knowledge of engineering procedures, covering discipline deliverables, production and control, as well as organization and responsibilities for the Engineering Department.
- Thorough knowledge of business practices, project forecasting required.
- Experience in resolving complex technical problems and the ability to articulate explanations is essential.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning and organizational skills are essential.
- Professional registration in relevant engineering discipline is preferred.
- Previous experience/knowledge on semiconductor manufacturing design process
- Provides technical direction to engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters as assigned.
- Maintains contacts with client representatives as directed, with suppliers, appropriate field personnel, Project Engineers, and Engineering disciplines to ensure the coordination of the work within the project or assignment and compliance with company/client requirements.
- Coordination of Engineering and Construction/Procurement activities, in accordance with the established technical quality standards, cost, and schedule.
- Performance of select engineering tasks, in accordance with the established technical quality standards, cost, and schedule.
- Ensuring that facilities and systems are installed in accordance with the engineering specifications and requirements.
- Coordinates with the designer of record and provides field support during construction.
- Ensures design documents reflect as-built conditions.
- Manages the specification of construction hold points and inspection requirements.
- Coordinates resolution of field questions related to field change notices and design change notices.
- Ensures Resident Engineering tasks are completed within budget and ensures trends are processed for facility scope changes.
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- Requires extensive technical knowledge of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering including inline and offline instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, sensors, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Requires extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and materials, applications of computer software to engineering problems to ensure the design is cost effective, in accordance with applicable safety, health, environmental regulations, customer requirements and engineering codes and standards.
- Must have working knowledge of engineering procedures, covering discipline deliverables, production and control, as well as organization and responsibilities for the Engineering Department.
- Thorough knowledge of business practices, project forecasting required.
- Experience in resolving complex technical problems and the ability to articulate explanations is essential.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning and organizational skills are essential.
- Professional registration in relevant engineering discipline is preferred.
- Previous experience/knowledge on semiconductor manufacturing design process
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Control Systems Engineer Job Market in Arizona
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- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in control systems engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens and SCADA software
- Experience designing or commissioning automated control systems in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Familiarity with aerospace or defense systems integration standards common to Arizona defense contractors
- Professional Engineer licensure or active pursuit of PE registration recognized in Arizona preferred for senior roles
- Strong documentation skills covering control schematics, functional design specifications, and test procedures
Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a control systems engineer in Arizona?
A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering is the standard starting point for control systems engineer roles in Arizona. While Arizona does not mandate a state-specific license to work as a controls engineer in most private industry settings, senior and project-lead roles at Arizona aerospace and defense contractors increasingly expect or require a Professional Engineer license recognized through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. Earning a PE credential through that board strengthens candidacy considerably.
How much do control systems engineers make in Arizona?
Control systems engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $102,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,700 for the lowest 10% to over $167,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire control systems engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring control systems engineers in Arizona right now include HelloFresh, Linde, and Raytheon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's dense concentration of aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial automation companies means openings appear consistently across both large prime contractors and specialized systems integrators throughout the Phoenix metro and Tucson corridor.
Which Arizona cities have the most control systems engineer jobs?
The cities with the most control systems engineer openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Tempe, and Tucson. Phoenix dominates due to its concentration of aerospace and defense manufacturers, semiconductor fabs, and large industrial employers, while Tucson draws steady hiring from defense contractors and University of Arizona research partnerships, and Chandler benefits from Intel's major fabrication campus anchoring automation and controls demand in the East Valley.
Are there remote control systems engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Control systems engineering is fundamentally hands-on work involving hardware commissioning, on-site PLC programming, and physical plant integration, which limits remote arrangements. About 33% of control systems engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be design-phase or software-heavy roles focused on controls architecture, simulation modeling, or documentation rather than field commissioning work.
How can I get hired as a control systems engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to associate controls engineer, automation technician, or systems integration technician roles at Arizona's large aerospace and semiconductor employers, where new graduates from Arizona State University or the University of Arizona are regularly recruited into structured rotational or apprenticeship programs. Building hands-on PLC programming skills, earning a Certified Automation Professional credential, and assembling a project portfolio from coursework or personal lab work gives early-career candidates a clear edge when competing at employers such as Honeywell or Intel in the Phoenix metro.
Where can I find and apply to control systems engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to control systems engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings. Search the listings on this page to see roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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