Mid Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs
Mid level electrical controls engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own control system projects end to end, make architecture decisions with limited oversight, and bring junior teammates up to speed. Most openings are on-site or hybrid, concentrated across Energy, Electronics & Hardware, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Puget Sound Energy, BNH, and SILA hiring at this level now.
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Location(s):
Laurel, MS, US, 39441
Function: Manufacturing
Audience: Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement: On Site
Requisition ID: 70459
Join Owens Corning as an Electrical Controls Engineer and play a critical role in driving reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement at a world-class manufacturing facility. In this hands-on position, you'll work with advanced automation and control systems, lead impactful capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing plant operations, and seeing the direct results of their work. If you're passionate about automation, controls, and making a measurable impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Engineering support for mill electrical/controls needs in order to maintain production
- Troubleshoot, edit, and program PLC’s (Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, and ControlLogix) and HMI’s (Allen-Bradley RSView32 and FTView)
- Specify electrical equipment including, but not limited to, motors, starters, VFDs, cable, conduit, various instrumentation, and power distribution equipment
- Work with maintenance E/I resources on troubleshooting and equipment or controls modifications
- Lead and offer electrical and controls support for capital projects
- Coordinate with Manufacturing and Process Engineers, as well as area operations and maintenance
- Define scopes of work with contractors and clearly communicate scheduling coordination efforts
- Create and update drawings in Autocad
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 4+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer or related preferred
- Programming experience (Allen-Bradley preferred)
- Electrical troubleshooting experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Familiar with Autocad
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
Nearest Major Market: Hattiesburg
Location(s):
Laurel, MS, US, 39441
Function: Manufacturing
Audience: Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement: On Site
Requisition ID: 70459
Join Owens Corning as an Electrical Controls Engineer and play a critical role in driving reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement at a world-class manufacturing facility. In this hands-on position, you'll work with advanced automation and control systems, lead impactful capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing plant operations, and seeing the direct results of their work. If you're passionate about automation, controls, and making a measurable impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Engineering support for mill electrical/controls needs in order to maintain production
- Troubleshoot, edit, and program PLC’s (Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, and ControlLogix) and HMI’s (Allen-Bradley RSView32 and FTView)
- Specify electrical equipment including, but not limited to, motors, starters, VFDs, cable, conduit, various instrumentation, and power distribution equipment
- Work with maintenance E/I resources on troubleshooting and equipment or controls modifications
- Lead and offer electrical and controls support for capital projects
- Coordinate with Manufacturing and Process Engineers, as well as area operations and maintenance
- Define scopes of work with contractors and clearly communicate scheduling coordination efforts
- Create and update drawings in Autocad
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 4+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer or related preferred
- Programming experience (Allen-Bradley preferred)
- Electrical troubleshooting experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Familiar with Autocad
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
Nearest Major Market: Hattiesburg
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Mid Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level electrical controls engineer job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes: highlight control systems you designed or improved, automation projects you led without heavy supervision, and any cross-functional coordination you handled. Tailor your resume to show PLC platforms, HMI development, and panel design relevant to each employer. Demonstrating that you can scope work, troubleshoot independently, and deliver reliable results is what separates mid level candidates from junior applicants.
Which companies hire mid level electrical controls engineers?
Companies hiring mid level electrical controls engineers right now include Puget Sound Energy, BNH, and SILA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers industrial manufacturers, automation integrators, utilities, and defense contractors, all of which need engineers who can run projects with minimal hand-holding.
Are there remote mid level electrical controls engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role is more hands-on than most, so full remote is less common than in pure software fields. About 18% of mid level electrical controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering design, programming, and documentation work while reserving on-site time for commissioning, testing, and equipment integration.
How do I move up to a mid level electrical controls engineer role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating project ownership over time. Build depth in at least one PLC or DCS platform, take on progressively larger commissioning assignments, and document the measurable impact of your work, such as uptime improvements or cycle-time reductions. Taking initiative on cross-functional tasks and mentoring newer teammates signals readiness for mid level responsibility to most hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level electrical controls engineers?
Mid Level electrical controls engineer roles concentrate in Energy, Electronics & Hardware, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous process automation, regulatory compliance, and equipment reliability that requires engineers who can own systems rather than just execute assigned tasks.