Remote Controls Engineer Jobs
Remote controls engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in automation, manufacturing technology, energy, and industrial systems, from entry-level roles at remote-first automation firms to senior positions on distributed engineering teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Jobot, Sargent & Lundy, and Thermo Systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This is a six-month contract opportunity with the potential for a longer-term engagement. Hybrid and on-site candidates in the Fort Worth, TX area are preferred.
Duties:
- Review, analyze, and troubleshoot existing Parker IQAN control applications and programming.
- Evaluate existing code structures to identify redundancies, inefficiencies, unnecessary complexity, and opportunities for optimization.
- Challenge existing programming methods and recommend improvements to machine-control logic.
- Troubleshoot communication and integration issues involving CAN bus networks and connected machine components.
- Analyze control messages, signals, inputs, and outputs to understand and improve machine behavior.
- Optimize application performance, functionality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to understand machine functionality and resolve complex controls issues.
- Support testing, simulation, validation, and debugging of revised control applications.
- Document findings, recommended changes, and programming improvements.
- Demonstrated professional experience programming and troubleshooting Parker IQAN control systems.
- Hands-on experience with IQAN application development and existing machine-control software.
- Strong understanding of CAN bus communication and machine control networks.
- Experience troubleshooting complex control logic and communication issues.
- Ability to analyze existing code, identify inefficiencies, and recommend meaningful improvements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Experience with Parker IQANdesign, IQANsimulate, IQANanalyze, or related IQAN software tools.
- Familiarity with SAE J1939 and CANopen communication protocols.
- Experience with mobile equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or off-highway applications.
- Background in embedded controls, electronic control systems, or machine automation.
- Experience optimizing legacy control applications and improving software architecture.
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Caregiver Support Programs
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Training and Development
This is a six-month contract opportunity with the potential for a longer-term engagement. Hybrid and on-site candidates in the Fort Worth, TX area are preferred.
Duties:
- Review, analyze, and troubleshoot existing Parker IQAN control applications and programming.
- Evaluate existing code structures to identify redundancies, inefficiencies, unnecessary complexity, and opportunities for optimization.
- Challenge existing programming methods and recommend improvements to machine-control logic.
- Troubleshoot communication and integration issues involving CAN bus networks and connected machine components.
- Analyze control messages, signals, inputs, and outputs to understand and improve machine behavior.
- Optimize application performance, functionality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to understand machine functionality and resolve complex controls issues.
- Support testing, simulation, validation, and debugging of revised control applications.
- Document findings, recommended changes, and programming improvements.
- Demonstrated professional experience programming and troubleshooting Parker IQAN control systems.
- Hands-on experience with IQAN application development and existing machine-control software.
- Strong understanding of CAN bus communication and machine control networks.
- Experience troubleshooting complex control logic and communication issues.
- Ability to analyze existing code, identify inefficiencies, and recommend meaningful improvements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Experience with Parker IQANdesign, IQANsimulate, IQANanalyze, or related IQAN software tools.
- Familiarity with SAE J1939 and CANopen communication protocols.
- Experience with mobile equipment, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or off-highway applications.
- Background in embedded controls, electronic control systems, or machine automation.
- Experience optimizing legacy control applications and improving software architecture.
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Caregiver Support Programs
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Training and Development
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Energy
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote controls engineer jobs.
- Experience programming PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens in an industrial environment
- Proficiency with SCADA or HMI platforms including Wonderware, iFIX, or Ignition
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or PROFIBUS
- Experience with control panel design, wiring diagrams, and AutoCAD Electrical
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and instrumentation drawings
Tips for Your Remote Controls Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote controls engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your PLC platform experience and apply directly. Remote postings at established firms fill faster than on-site ones, so applying early gives you a real advantage.
Show remote-ready documentation skills
Remote controls engineers must communicate system logic in writing without being able to walk someone through it in person. Include examples of functional design specs, control narratives, or annotated ladder logic in your application materials to prove you can work async with distributed teams.
List your PLC and SCADA platforms explicitly
Remote employers filter on specific platforms, including Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Wonderware, and Ignition. Name every platform you've programmed, commissioned, or maintained in your resume's skills section so your application clears automated screens before a recruiter ever reads it.
Prepare to demo work remotely in interviews
Remote controls engineer interviews often include a technical screen where you walk through your own code or a take-home PLC problem over a video call. Have a working project in your programming environment ready to share your screen and explain your logic decisions under light pressure.
Remote Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote controls engineer job?
Target companies that run distributed engineering teams, including remote-first automation software firms, industrial IoT companies, and OEMs with geographically spread facilities. Remote employers screen for proficiency in PLC programming languages like Ladder Logic and Structured Text, strong written technical communication for async handoffs, and the ability to troubleshoot and commission systems with limited on-site support. Candidates who can document control logic clearly and demonstrate self-directed project delivery consistently stand out.
Which companies hire remote controls engineers?
Companies hiring remote controls engineers right now include Jobot, Sargent & Lundy, and Thermo Systems, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote controls engineer roles tend to concentrate at automation software vendors, industrial systems integrators, and energy companies that support distributed plant operations with centralized engineering teams.
Can you get a remote controls engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level controls engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your best path is to build a portfolio of PLC or SCADA projects, even simulated ones, that shows real logic design and documentation. Remote-first automation startups and smaller systems integrators are more open to entry-level remote candidates who demonstrate strong technical writing and self-directed learning.
Do you need a degree for remote controls engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated PLC programming skills, HMI development experience, and a history of delivering control system projects over a specific credential. An associate degree in electrical or automation technology combined with hands-on project work can be as competitive as a four-year degree. Certifications in platforms like Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider Electric carry real weight with remote hiring teams screening on technical ability.
Which industries hire the most remote controls engineers?
Most remote controls engineer openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Staffing & Recruiting, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire controls engineers remotely because they operate distributed facilities or product lines that require centralized engineering support across multiple sites without requiring engineers to be physically present at each one.
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