Senior Level Senior Control Engineer Jobs

Senior level senior control engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of complex automation systems, technical direction, and the cross-functional projects or teams that deliver results. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles available and employers like HDR, Veeco, and Garver hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHDR
Top cityBrisbane, CA
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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SEGULA Technologies
Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer
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SEGULA Technologies
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Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer
SEGULA Technologies
Wichita, Kansas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Albertsons
Sr Manager, Produce Quality Control
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Albertsons
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Sr Manager, Produce Quality Control
Albertsons
Portland, Oregon
Quality Control
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
$103k - $152k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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EY
Senior Manager - Lead AI Architect - Control Intelligence
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EY
Added 3w ago
Senior Manager - Lead AI Architect - Control Intelligence
EY
Des Moines, Iowa
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$329k/yr
Hybrid
Master's

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Nurix Therapeutics
Senior Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control
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Nurix Therapeutics
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Senior Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control
Nurix Therapeutics
Brisbane, California
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Quality Control
$162k - $196k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Senior Manager/Associate Director, Quality Control
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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Senior Manager/Associate Director, Quality Control
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Needham, Massachusetts
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
$147k - $218k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Senior Control Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

HDR
HDR3 open roles
Veeco
Veeco2 open roles
Garver
Garver2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Manufacturing5
  • Technology & Software4
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4

Senior Level Senior Control Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level senior control engineer job?

Employers at this level want engineers who have owned full automation project lifecycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating hands-on experience with PLC and DCS platforms, designing safety-rated control architectures, and leading commissioning efforts sets strong candidates apart. Showing that you have mentored junior engineers or driven cross-discipline coordination signals the readiness these roles require.

Which companies hire senior level senior control engineers?

Companies hiring senior level senior control engineers right now include HDR, Veeco, and Garver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial manufacturers, engineering and automation consultancies, and energy sector operators running complex process or discrete manufacturing environments.

Are there remote senior level senior control engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles involve at least some site presence given the hands-on nature of control systems work. About 25% of senior level senior control engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions typically focused on design, architecture review, or project oversight rather than commissioning or field integration.

What makes a senior control engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. Engineers at this stage lead the design and implementation of control systems from requirements through commissioning, make independent technical decisions on architecture and safety, and are expected to mentor mid-level and junior engineers. They often serve as the technical authority on large projects and interface directly with project managers, clients, or operations leadership.

Which industries hire the most senior level senior control engineers?

Senior level senior control engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale automated facilities where control system reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement depend on experienced engineering leadership.