Entry Level Controls Technician Jobs

New grad controls technician jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on 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
New 1m ago
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
New 1m ago
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 Technician 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 Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level controls technician job?

Employers hiring at this level typically look for hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, or SCADA systems, even from school labs or personal projects. A two-year technical degree or a bachelor's in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering gives you a strong foundation. Internship experience, industry certifications like a Siemens or Allen-Bradley credential, and a portfolio of completed projects can set you apart from other entry level applicants.

Which companies hire entry level controls technicians?

Companies hiring entry level controls technicians right now include CVS Health, Jobot, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturers, industrial automation integrators, utilities, and facilities management firms that run structured training programs for junior technicians.

Are there remote entry level controls technician jobs?

Yes, though most controls technician work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 18% of entry level controls technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those roles typically involve controls programming, documentation, or technical support rather than physical equipment installation and commissioning.

Are these new grad controls technician jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior controls technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who can demonstrate skills through coursework, lab projects, or a personal portfolio rather than a long employment record.

Which industries hire the most entry level controls technicians?

Entry Level controls technician 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 or facility operations that require a steady pipeline of junior technicians trained on-site to support and eventually replace experienced staff.