Entry Level Controls Engineer Jobs

New grad controls engineer jobs draw recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience into a hands-on discipline where strong internship work or a PLC programming portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with employers like CVS Health, Jobot, and Johnson Controls hiring at this level now.

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Open roles602+
Top stateTexas
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type82% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Barclays
Senior Controls Analyst - AVP
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Barclays
New 1m ago
Senior Controls Analyst - AVP
Barclays
Whippany, New Jersey
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Finance
$70k - $135k/yr
10,000+

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Eaton
Senior Controls Engineer
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Eaton
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Senior Controls Engineer
Eaton
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$94k - $138k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
10,000+

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Dennis Group
Controls Engineer Co-Op
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Dennis Group
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Controls Engineer Co-Op
Dennis Group
Duluth, Georgia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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M.C. Dean, Inc.
Project Controls Engineer 2
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M.C. Dean, Inc.
New 1m ago
Project Controls Engineer 2
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Aldie, Virginia
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$91k - $136k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Abbott
Controls Technician
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Abbott
New 1m ago
Controls Technician
Abbott
Columbus, Ohio
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$24 - $49/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Entry Level Controls Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health35
  • Jobot
    Jobot30
  • Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls27
  • Trane Technologies
    Trane Technologies23
  • Amazon
    Amazon19

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing149
  • Consulting & Professional Services79
  • Energy43
  • Technology & Software41
  • Construction & Real Estate41

Entry Level Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level controls engineer job?

Employers at this level look for hands-on familiarity with PLCs, HMI software, and control system fundamentals, often gained through coursework, lab work, or internships. A portfolio of school or personal projects that shows wiring diagrams, ladder logic, or process control simulations gives you a concrete edge. Applying to manufacturers and system integrators that explicitly list zero to two years of experience is the most direct path.

Which companies hire entry level controls engineers?

Companies hiring entry level controls engineers right now include CVS Health, Jobot, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers a mix of industrial manufacturers, automation system integrators, and engineering services firms that routinely bring on new graduates to support ongoing projects.

Are there remote entry level controls engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site because hands-on equipment access is central to the work. About 18% of entry level controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering design, documentation, or simulation tasks that don't require a plant floor presence.

Are these new grad controls engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior controls engineer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that threshold, or accepts a strong academic or project portfolio in place of full-time work history. Searching for 'junior' alongside 'entry level' surfaces more of these openings.

Which industries hire the most entry level controls engineers?

Entry Level controls engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous production lines and automation-heavy facilities that need engineers who can support commissioning, troubleshooting, and system upgrades under senior supervision.