Controls Engineer Jobs in Mississippi
Controls Engineer jobs in Mississippi are open across Canton, Jackson, and Olive Branch and other Mississippi metros, with employers like Amazon, Terracon Consultants, and Johnson Controls hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SUMMARY
POSITION PURPOSE: To develop, modify and troubleshoot machine PLC controls and processes to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and reliability. Work with various phases of automated control projects such as design, estimating, soliciting quotes, negotiating contracts, developing schedules and budgets, implementing, modifying, and troubleshooting.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel for training assignments to overseas facilities or corporate headquarters. Otherwise – limited domestic travel for educational, technical, or business-related opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic machine controls to increase productivity and quality
- Troubleshoot machine controls and processes to improve efficiency and quality
- Estimate and control projects, schedules and cost to insure timely installation and cost effectiveness
- Train production and maintenance personnel
- Develop schedules and budgets and create relationships with vendors to meet the schedule
- Analyze data and develop design and operational changes
- Prepare complete documentation files to include as built drawings and operational manuals
- Assist maintenance, production, quality assurance with traceability
- Coordinate with development department with tire design and compound development
- Maintain working relationship with MIS to keep machine uptime
- Learn Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC platforms
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problems solving ability
- Technical expertise
- Good oral and written communications
- Ability to work in cross-functional problem-solving teams
Education And Experience
- Exposure through COOP, internship, or other opportunities in industrial/manufacturing environments with automation equipment, traceability and control. Also experience with machine-to-machine interface and host PLC. Networking knowledge beneficial.
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE – B. S. in ME, EE, or other technically related fields preferred.
Physical Requirements
Able to spend time walking the production areas, talking with operators and maintenance associates, can climb 3 floors of stairs, able to climb ladders. Use small hand tools and meters for performing evaluations, calibrations, and troubleshooting.
SUMMARY
POSITION PURPOSE: To develop, modify and troubleshoot machine PLC controls and processes to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and reliability. Work with various phases of automated control projects such as design, estimating, soliciting quotes, negotiating contracts, developing schedules and budgets, implementing, modifying, and troubleshooting.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel for training assignments to overseas facilities or corporate headquarters. Otherwise – limited domestic travel for educational, technical, or business-related opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic machine controls to increase productivity and quality
- Troubleshoot machine controls and processes to improve efficiency and quality
- Estimate and control projects, schedules and cost to insure timely installation and cost effectiveness
- Train production and maintenance personnel
- Develop schedules and budgets and create relationships with vendors to meet the schedule
- Analyze data and develop design and operational changes
- Prepare complete documentation files to include as built drawings and operational manuals
- Assist maintenance, production, quality assurance with traceability
- Coordinate with development department with tire design and compound development
- Maintain working relationship with MIS to keep machine uptime
- Learn Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC platforms
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problems solving ability
- Technical expertise
- Good oral and written communications
- Ability to work in cross-functional problem-solving teams
Education And Experience
- Exposure through COOP, internship, or other opportunities in industrial/manufacturing environments with automation equipment, traceability and control. Also experience with machine-to-machine interface and host PLC. Networking knowledge beneficial.
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE – B. S. in ME, EE, or other technically related fields preferred.
Physical Requirements
Able to spend time walking the production areas, talking with operators and maintenance associates, can climb 3 floors of stairs, able to climb ladders. Use small hand tools and meters for performing evaluations, calibrations, and troubleshooting.
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Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Controls Engineer Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon4
- Terracon Consultants4
- Johnson Controls3
- Yokohama Tire Corporation3
- ABB2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing11
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Automotive4
- Chemicals & Materials3
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controls engineer jobs across Mississippi.
- Experience programming PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens in an industrial environment
- Proficiency with SCADA or HMI platforms including Wonderware, iFIX, or Ignition
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or PROFIBUS
- Experience with control panel design, wiring diagrams, and AutoCAD Electrical
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and instrumentation drawings
Controls Engineer Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many controls engineer jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 50+ controls engineer openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Canton, Jackson, and Olive Branch. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
How much do controls engineers make in Mississippi?
Controls engineers in Mississippi earn a median of about $95,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,510 for the lowest 10% to over $130,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Mississippi cities have the most controls engineer jobs?
Canton, Jackson, and Olive Branch have the most controls engineer openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire controls engineers in Mississippi?
Employers hiring controls engineers in Mississippi include Amazon, Terracon Consultants, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote controls engineer jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 2% of controls engineer openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for controls engineer jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to controls engineer jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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