Entry Level Control Systems Engineer Jobs
New grad control systems engineer jobs open the field to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Thermo Systems, RoviSys, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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This position is intended for a strong hands-on controls engineer who can bridge advanced control methods and practical plant implementation. The role is expected to grow with the program and may expand over time toward broader subsystem ownership or architecture responsibilities.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Develop control strategies, operating modes, control narratives, and sequence logic for assigned Eos subsystems.
- Support distributed control system design through preparation of control logic diagrams, I/O architecture, design-basis documentation, and subsystem interface definitions.
- Build and maintain dynamic models of plant and subsystem behavior using MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar tools to inform control design, operating setpoints, and transient analysis.
- Support design and tuning of classical and advanced control algorithms for thermal, fluid, electrical, and process systems.
- Coordinate with internal subsystem owners and external vendors to translate design requirements into implementable PLC, DCS, HMI, and supervisory control solutions.
- Prepare technical documentation including block diagrams, interface descriptions, validation plans, control philosophies, and test support packages.
- Contribute to integration of control functions across power supply systems, cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, utilities, plant support systems, and future plasma-related control interfaces.
- Support verification, commissioning preparation, issue resolution, and design reviews during conceptual and preliminary design phases.
Ideal Experience & Skillsets:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
- Two or more years of experience in control system development for complex industrial, energy, process, nuclear, aerospace, or scientific systems.
- Strong background in dynamic system modeling and control design, including classical and modern control methods.
- Strong proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
- Experience with Python or other technical programming environments.
- Familiarity with PLCs, DCSs, HMIs, SCADA, or other industrial control environments.
- Ability to prepare and communicate technical documentation clearly across cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary organization.
- Experience with first-of-a-kind energy systems, advanced reactors, fusion systems, or other high-reliability engineered systems.
- Experience with vendor coordination and implementation oversight for control logic or subsystem controls.
- Experience with MIMO control, optimization-based control, robust control, estimation, or data-driven control methods.
- Familiarity with Linux, Git, and configuration-managed engineering workflows.
- Experience with thermal-hydraulic, power system, or process system dynamic modeling.
- Exposure to safety-related control functions, interlocks, or regulated plant environments.
Company Benefits:
- Salary range $120,000-$160,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO
Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.
- Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
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Entry Level Control Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level control systems engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on exposure to PLC programming, ladder logic, and process control fundamentals, whether from a capstone project, internship, or co-op. A portfolio that demonstrates you can build and troubleshoot a control loop gives you a concrete edge. Certifications in platforms like Rockwell or Siemens also help you stand out against other new graduates.
Which companies hire entry level control systems engineers?
Companies hiring entry level control systems engineers right now include Thermo Systems, RoviSys, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers manufacturers, defense contractors, utilities, and engineering services firms that have structured onboarding programs built for candidates with limited professional experience.
Are there remote entry level control systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 33% of entry level control systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to sit in software-heavy or simulation-focused roles where physical equipment access is less critical.
Are these new grad control systems engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior control systems engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or explicitly lists a degree and a portfolio as sufficient qualifications in place of prior full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level control systems engineers?
Entry Level control systems engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they run continuous or automated processes that require ongoing engineering support and offer structured training paths for candidates stepping into the field for the first time.