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, Chemicals & Materials, and Technology & Software, with employers like Amazon, VANGUARD MAINTENANCE & ELECTRICAL, and Fitesa hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to be responsible for the development, implementation, testing and startup of technical solutions created by yourself or others, and frequent communication to management and customers of work status updates. You will be working closely with project managers and other engineers to leverage their technical experience and expertise in controls, instrumentation, networking, and software development to deliver high-quality and high-value solutions.
This position will be onsite in Portage, IN with a off-shift of 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Design and implementation of automation and control systems for metals industry applications
- Collaborate with engineering and other support teams to ensure successful project completion
- Responsible for aspects of project budget and schedule requirements
- Assist in the development and maintenance of standards and best practices
- Develop overall system and communication architecture for industrial control projects
- Specify and configure various hardware components such as AC/DC drives, switchgear and industrial control panels
- Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
- Generate functional requirements documentation and test procedures
- Support the sales team in the development of technical solutions
- Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background
- 3+ years of experience with AC or DC motors and drives, PLCs, and HMIs.
- Industrial Automation experience
- Working knowledge and experience with PLC, VSD, and SCADA systems
- Strong software and data communication problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Lead field start-up testing of electrical and programmed control systems, drive setup, installation inspection, operational readiness testing, and site acceptance testing.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You may have:
- Motion control with coordinated drive systems
- Experience with common metals processes such as hot or cold rolling, extrusion, press braking, stamping, heat treatment, casting, forging, oxygen furnaces, arc or blast furnaces, ladle treatment, galvanizing, pickling, or plating.
- Process line experience with auxiliaries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, coaters, furnaces, and cooling systems.
- Experience with Legacy Rockwell, GE, or Siemens PLC Systems. For example, GE 90 series, Series Six, GE DC2K, GE UC2K, Siemens S5 or AB PLC-5
- Experience with the following drives is also a plus:
- Siemens Drives
- Allen Bradley DC Drives
- Emerson, Control Techniques AC and DC Drives
- Legacy GE Drives
- Other DC Drive vendors
BENEFITS & PERKS
- 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
- Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
- Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.
E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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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 Amazon, VANGUARD MAINTENANCE & ELECTRICAL, and Fitesa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 7% of mid level electrical controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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, Chemicals & Materials, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.