Entry Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs
New grad electrical controls engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or a hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, with employers like Jobot, KLA, and Wabash hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary
As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you’ll design, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems and controls for industrial and manufacturing applications. You’ll bring together automation, electronics design, and system development verification to help equipment operate safely and reliably. Your impact: By identifying and resolving control-system issues, you help manufacturing teams maintain dependable operations.
Job title: Controls Engineer
Job description:
The Controls Engineer is needed to support the Maintenance Department on the design, programming, integration, and commissioning of control systems for automated machinery. This is a hands-on role. You will own defined sections of a machine under senior direction, and you will grow into broader system responsibility as you prove out.
You will work on real customer equipment from concept through install, not just desk programming. Projects are automation machines, primarily for paper converting production.
Key Responsibilities
- Program and modify PLC logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or equivalent) for machine sequences, I/O, alarms, and interlocks, following architectures set by the senior controls engineer.
- Build and update HMI screens, alarms, recipes, and operator interfaces.
- Assist with motion control setup and tuning (servos, VFDs, steppers) and with basic robotics or vision integration when the project calls for it.
- Wire-check, I/O check, and debug panels and field devices on the shop floor and at customer sites.
- Support hardware selection (sensors, actuators, drives, safety devices, networks) and keep drawings, tag lists, and programs current.
- Follow electrical and machine-safety practices (NFPA 70E, ISO 13849, UL) and our internal controls standards.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Pay: $80,700.00 - $97,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you’ll design, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems and controls for industrial and manufacturing applications. You’ll bring together automation, electronics design, and system development verification to help equipment operate safely and reliably. Your impact: By identifying and resolving control-system issues, you help manufacturing teams maintain dependable operations.
Job title: Controls Engineer
Job description:
The Controls Engineer is needed to support the Maintenance Department on the design, programming, integration, and commissioning of control systems for automated machinery. This is a hands-on role. You will own defined sections of a machine under senior direction, and you will grow into broader system responsibility as you prove out.
You will work on real customer equipment from concept through install, not just desk programming. Projects are automation machines, primarily for paper converting production.
Key Responsibilities
- Program and modify PLC logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or equivalent) for machine sequences, I/O, alarms, and interlocks, following architectures set by the senior controls engineer.
- Build and update HMI screens, alarms, recipes, and operator interfaces.
- Assist with motion control setup and tuning (servos, VFDs, steppers) and with basic robotics or vision integration when the project calls for it.
- Wire-check, I/O check, and debug panels and field devices on the shop floor and at customer sites.
- Support hardware selection (sensors, actuators, drives, safety devices, networks) and keep drawings, tag lists, and programs current.
- Follow electrical and machine-safety practices (NFPA 70E, ISO 13849, UL) and our internal controls standards.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Pay: $80,700.00 - $97,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level electrical controls engineer job?
Employers at this level look for hands-on exposure to PLCs, HMI programming, or control panel wiring, which you can demonstrate through coursework labs, senior projects, or internships. Familiarity with platforms like Allen-Bradley or Siemens, even at a basic level, gives candidates a clear edge. Tailor your resume to highlight any automation or controls project, and apply to roles that explicitly welcome new graduates or list zero to two years of experience as acceptable.
Which companies hire entry level electrical controls engineers?
Companies hiring entry level electrical controls engineers right now include Jobot, KLA, and Wabash, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of industrial manufacturers, systems integrators, and engineering services firms that build out junior talent through structured on-the-job training.
Are there remote entry level electrical controls engineer jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site because hands-on equipment access is central to the work. About 0% of entry level electrical controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be design, documentation, or commissioning-support roles rather than floor-level positions. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you see which openings match your preference.
Are these new grad electrical controls engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrical controls engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or accepts a portfolio of academic or personal projects in place of professional history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new graduate welcome,' or 'training provided' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level electrical controls engineers?
Entry Level electrical controls engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on automated production lines, process control systems, and capital equipment that need engineers who can learn their specific platforms and grow with the team.