Remote Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs

Remote Electrical Controls Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing automation, industrial systems, and energy sectors at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams, from early-career controls engineers to senior systems architects. Employers hiring remotely right now include ONENERGY, Guntner US, and General Mills. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Open roles8
Top employerONENERGY
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Companies hiring7

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Electrical Controls Engineer
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Electrical Controls Engineer
Air Liquid Systems LLC
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$70k - $95k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Field Service Technician – Pumps & Electrical Controls
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Field Service Technician – Pumps & Electrical Controls
F J Nugent & Associates Inc
Remote
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$70k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED

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Electrical and Controls Engineer
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Electrical and Controls Engineer
The Foth Companies
Cincinnati, Ohio
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$120k - $170k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
501-1,000

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Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer
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Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer
Veracity Ventures Inc.
Littleton, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$120k - $158k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Senior Electrical & Controls Capital Engineer - Remote Eligible
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Senior Electrical & Controls Capital Engineer - Remote Eligible
General Mills
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$111k - $166k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Remote Electrical Controls Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

ONENERGY2 open roles
Guntner US1 open role
General Mills1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote electrical controls engineer jobs.

  • Proficiency in PLC programming using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms
  • Experience designing and commissioning industrial control panels and electrical schematics
  • Familiarity with SCADA, HMI development, and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical technology, or a closely related field
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and relevant industry safety and electrical standards
  • Experience with motion control systems, servo drives, or variable frequency drives

Tips for Your Remote Electrical Controls Engineer Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote electrical controls engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by the skills and sectors you know, then apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so acting on a strong match early puts you ahead.

Build a controls portfolio you can share remotely

Document your PLC programs, HMI designs, and control system schematics in shareable formats like PDF reports or a GitHub repository. Remote hiring managers can't walk the floor with you, so your portfolio is the proof of your technical work.

Show async communication skills in every application

Remote controls employers screen for written clarity as seriously as technical skill. Write your cover letter and follow-up emails the way you'd write a controls specification: precise, structured, and easy to act on without a follow-up conversation.

Highlight remote-specific tools on your resume

Call out your fluency with tools distributed controls teams actually use: version control for ladder logic, cloud-based SCADA platforms, remote desktop access to PLCs, and collaboration tools like Confluence. Listing these signals you can integrate into a remote engineering workflow immediately.

Remote Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote electrical controls engineer job?

Target companies with distributed engineering teams in industrial automation, machine building, and energy systems, since those sectors have built workflows that accommodate remote controls work. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and fluency with remote collaboration tools like Confluence and Jira alongside technical skills in PLC programming, HMI design, and control system architecture. Candidates who can document their work clearly and troubleshoot independently without on-site supervision stand out most.

Which companies hire remote electrical controls engineers?

Employers currently hiring remote electrical controls engineers include ONENERGY, Guntner US, and General Mills, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote electrical controls engineer roles are most common at remote-first engineering consultancies, distributed automation firms, and large industrial manufacturers with engineering teams across multiple facilities.

Can you get a remote electrical controls engineer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level electrical controls roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal on-site mentorship. Smaller automation consultancies and startups building industrial IoT products are more likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. Showing hands-on PLC projects, a GitHub repository with controls code, or certifications in platforms like Siemens or Rockwell Automation can substitute for professional experience.

Do you need a degree for remote electrical controls engineer jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers in automation and industrial controls weigh demonstrated PLC programming ability, HMI development experience, and a portfolio of real control system projects as heavily as a formal degree. An associate degree paired with strong hands-on skills and recognized certifications from vendors like Allen-Bradley or Siemens opens most remote roles, while a bachelor's in electrical or controls engineering widens access to senior positions.

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