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 Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, LAPORTE, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
GLOBAL Automation Technologies is a U.S.-based industrial company founded in 2009 with a global presence across North America, South Africa, and the UAE. GLOBAL specializes in delivering comprehensive automation solutions, including robotic integration, project management, mechanical design, and maintenance, catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Position Summary
Our Controls Engineering team is dedicated to keeping our customers out in front of the rapid and unpredictable updates in technology. As a Software Controls Engineer, you'll work alongside our Applications, Mechanical, and Build teams to design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions for every application, process, and industry you never thought possible.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the software controls project from early execution through completion and handover to the customer.
- Design or use code from a library, using Rockwell Guard Logix, HMIs as primary solutions, while also offering Mitsubishi and Siemens solutions when required.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and FANUC America personnel to design and execute the controls solution, collaborating with Mechanical and Electrical engineers, Robot Path Programmers, and installation engineers.
- Ensure safety practices are adhered to for all onsite personnel while working with robotic systems.
- Help the project manager to maintain and update the project schedule.
- Maintain high standards of quality that adhere to industry requirements, delivering on commitments with ethics and dignity.
- Work within a team dynamic and demonstrate understanding of mechanical and electrical concepts as they pertain to robotic systems.
- Willing to work overtime when required to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Passport required for international projects; domestic and international travel required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, or Automation preferred.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience required; previous experience working for system integrators preferred but not required.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrable knowledge of VisualBasic.Net. Competency with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi systems (or any combination of the three).
- Communication: Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and maintain positive working relationships under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with deadline and detail-oriented approach.
- Flexibility: Ability to work onsite at company offices or customer locations as required.
Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.
Note: This is not meant to address use of assistive technologies (e.g., captioning, screen readers, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, etc.) where approved as reasonable accommodations.
INTRODUCTION
GLOBAL Automation Technologies is a U.S.-based industrial company founded in 2009 with a global presence across North America, South Africa, and the UAE. GLOBAL specializes in delivering comprehensive automation solutions, including robotic integration, project management, mechanical design, and maintenance, catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Position Summary
Our Controls Engineering team is dedicated to keeping our customers out in front of the rapid and unpredictable updates in technology. As a Software Controls Engineer, you'll work alongside our Applications, Mechanical, and Build teams to design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions for every application, process, and industry you never thought possible.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the software controls project from early execution through completion and handover to the customer.
- Design or use code from a library, using Rockwell Guard Logix, HMIs as primary solutions, while also offering Mitsubishi and Siemens solutions when required.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and FANUC America personnel to design and execute the controls solution, collaborating with Mechanical and Electrical engineers, Robot Path Programmers, and installation engineers.
- Ensure safety practices are adhered to for all onsite personnel while working with robotic systems.
- Help the project manager to maintain and update the project schedule.
- Maintain high standards of quality that adhere to industry requirements, delivering on commitments with ethics and dignity.
- Work within a team dynamic and demonstrate understanding of mechanical and electrical concepts as they pertain to robotic systems.
- Willing to work overtime when required to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Passport required for international projects; domestic and international travel required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, or Automation preferred.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience required; previous experience working for system integrators preferred but not required.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrable knowledge of VisualBasic.Net. Competency with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi systems (or any combination of the three).
- Communication: Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and maintain positive working relationships under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with deadline and detail-oriented approach.
- Flexibility: Ability to work onsite at company offices or customer locations as required.
Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.
Note: This is not meant to address use of assistive technologies (e.g., captioning, screen readers, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, etc.) where approved as reasonable accommodations.
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- Jobot12
- LAPORTE7
- Amazon6
- FORTNA4
- Dennis3
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- Manufacturing25
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Staffing & Recruiting13
- Electronics & Hardware10
- Technology & Software8
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 Jobot, LAPORTE, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 24% of entry level controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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 Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.