Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Electrical controls engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently in demand, with the state's deep manufacturing base, automotive supply chain, and industrial automation sector driving openings at every level from entry-level through senior. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring hubs, and employers like Honda, Parker Hannifin, and Rockwell Automation maintain strong and lasting presences across Ohio. The most sought-after specialties include PLC programming, SCADA systems integration, and robotics controls. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio
Employment status: Full Time
This position is accountable for effective use and implementation of Predictive Maintenance technologies and systems at the plant. This includes but is not limited to the following “Essential Functions” outlined below:
Hours:
Essential Functions
- Troubleshoot Production equipment electrical failures.
- Install and modify conduit, cable tray, wiring, sensors, motors, VFDs, and control panels.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Perform electrical field work during equipment upgrades and projects.
- Troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment and make minor program modifications when required.
- Diagnose communication faults involving Ethernet/IP networks and industrial devices.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
- Carry out root cause failure analysis on production electrical/control systems and provide recommendations and execute work to prevent recurrence.
- Lead/participate in cross functional teams on process improvements.
- Support troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of plant control systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, industrial networks, and associated electrical equipment.
- The incumbent must be willing and able to work overtime and/or non-standard work schedule based on production needs and support off shifts as needed
- Drives improvements in control systems
- Provide support for HMI and visualization systems used in production.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Preferred qualifications include Journeyman Electrician License, Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship, Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Military Electrical Training, or equivalent industrial controls experience or 5+ years troubleshooting industrial electrical and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with 120VAC, 480VAC, motor controls, safety circuits, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors and instrumentation.
- Experience reading and modifying electrical schematics.
- Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC-500, and MicroLogix platforms.
- Ability to perform online PLC troubleshooting and make minor program modifications.
- Familiarity with FactoryTalk View, RSLinx, and Ethernet/IP networks.
- Knowledge of NFPA70E and industrial electrical safety practices.
- Experience in the use of SCADA & HMI packages desirable
- Control Panel design desired, but not required
- Working knowledge of Pneumatic, Hydraulic and other mechanical systems
- Assists with Plant Functional Machine Safety process
- Knowledge of Functional Safety, Performance Levels, Circuit Categories
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Highly PC literate
- Train and develop technicians to troubleshoot and fix production electrical/control system failures.
Rockwell Software:
- RSLogix 500
- RSLogix 5000
- Studio 5000
- Factory View Studio
- RSLinx
Microsoft:
- MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Other:
- AutoCad
Communication Protocols:
- Ethernet IP
- Remote I/O
Physical Demands:
Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio
Employment status: Full Time
This position is accountable for effective use and implementation of Predictive Maintenance technologies and systems at the plant. This includes but is not limited to the following “Essential Functions” outlined below:
Hours:
Essential Functions
- Troubleshoot Production equipment electrical failures.
- Install and modify conduit, cable tray, wiring, sensors, motors, VFDs, and control panels.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Perform electrical field work during equipment upgrades and projects.
- Troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment and make minor program modifications when required.
- Diagnose communication faults involving Ethernet/IP networks and industrial devices.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
- Carry out root cause failure analysis on production electrical/control systems and provide recommendations and execute work to prevent recurrence.
- Lead/participate in cross functional teams on process improvements.
- Support troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of plant control systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, industrial networks, and associated electrical equipment.
- The incumbent must be willing and able to work overtime and/or non-standard work schedule based on production needs and support off shifts as needed
- Drives improvements in control systems
- Provide support for HMI and visualization systems used in production.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Preferred qualifications include Journeyman Electrician License, Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship, Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Military Electrical Training, or equivalent industrial controls experience or 5+ years troubleshooting industrial electrical and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with 120VAC, 480VAC, motor controls, safety circuits, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors and instrumentation.
- Experience reading and modifying electrical schematics.
- Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC-500, and MicroLogix platforms.
- Ability to perform online PLC troubleshooting and make minor program modifications.
- Familiarity with FactoryTalk View, RSLinx, and Ethernet/IP networks.
- Knowledge of NFPA70E and industrial electrical safety practices.
- Experience in the use of SCADA & HMI packages desirable
- Control Panel design desired, but not required
- Working knowledge of Pneumatic, Hydraulic and other mechanical systems
- Assists with Plant Functional Machine Safety process
- Knowledge of Functional Safety, Performance Levels, Circuit Categories
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Highly PC literate
- Train and develop technicians to troubleshoot and fix production electrical/control system failures.
Rockwell Software:
- RSLogix 500
- RSLogix 5000
- Studio 5000
- Factory View Studio
- RSLinx
Microsoft:
- MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Other:
- AutoCad
Communication Protocols:
- Ethernet IP
- Remote I/O
Physical Demands:
Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical controls engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Omron platforms
- Proficiency designing and troubleshooting control systems including HMI and SCADA applications
- Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
- Familiarity with industrial automation standards including NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL 508A
- Strong collaboration skills for working alongside mechanical engineers and production teams on-site
Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical controls engineer in Ohio?
Most electrical controls engineers in Ohio start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an Ohio university such as Ohio State, Case Western Reserve, or the University of Cincinnati. Ohio does not require a state license for engineers employed in private industry, but those offering services to the public must register as a Professional Engineer through the State of Ohio Engineers and Surveyors Board. Gaining PLC programming experience through internships or co-ops with Ohio manufacturers significantly strengthens early career prospects.
How much do electrical controls engineers make in Ohio?
Electrical controls engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $100,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,690 for the lowest 10% to over $149,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical controls engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring electrical controls engineers in Ohio right now include AECOM, Kleinfelder, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing plants means openings appear consistently across both large corporations and regional systems integrators.
Which Ohio cities have the most electrical controls engineer jobs?
Cincinnati, Columbus, and Akron have the most electrical controls engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads due to its broad manufacturing and technology base, Cleveland draws heavily from its legacy of industrial automation and process manufacturing, and Cincinnati benefits from the concentration of large consumer goods and automotive suppliers operating plants throughout the southwest Ohio corridor.
Are there remote electrical controls engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical controls engineering is fundamentally hands-on work requiring presence on factory floors, in control panels, and during equipment commissioning, which limits remote options significantly. About 14% of electrical controls engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve design, programming review, or project management phases rather than installation and startup work.
How can I get hired as a electrical controls engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship through an Ohio university engineering program, as employers like Honda, Parker Hannifin, and Emerson actively recruit Ohio graduates through structured programs. Candidates from adjacent roles such as industrial electrician, automation technician, or maintenance engineer often transition in by pairing their hands-on experience with PLC programming coursework. Building a demonstrable portfolio of controls projects and pursuing a Certified Control Systems Technician credential through ISA can give a candidate without a full engineering background a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to electrical controls engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to electrical controls engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly.
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