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Ohio's controls technician roles are concentrated in manufacturing and industrial automation hubs like Columbus, Cleveland, and Toledo, with major employers including Emerson, Parker Hannifin, and Rockwell Automation. Visa sponsorship is available through companies operating in the state's automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
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Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
Company Overview
Automated Logic Corporation (ALC), a subsidiary of Carrier Global Corporation, is a leading provider of innovative building management solutions. ALC’s technologies are designed to optimize energy efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort across a wide range of commercial, institutional, and government facilities. Through a global network of independent dealers and North American branch offices, ALC delivers intuitive systems that control and monitor critical building functions such as HVAC, lighting, and energy usage.
About This Role
Join a seasoned team delivering smart, energy-efficient building automation solutions across some of the Great Lakes most established and diverse markets. As a Building Automation Software (BAS) Engineer for Automated Logic Corporation, you will contribute to a well-developed regional operation serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, and government facilities throughout the Great Lakes area.
This role offers the stability of joining a high-performing team with deep roots in the Great Lakes market, where the focus is on delivering consistent, high-quality engineering outcomes across a steady portfolio of projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate closely with hardware, graphics, and operations teams to bring complex building automation systems to life.
In this role, you will report directly to the Ohio Engineering Manager and be responsible for design and programming building automation systems, site-specific configuration of control systems, and control algorithms.
This is a hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days in the office and 3-4 days remote per week.
Key Responsibilities
Software Engineering
- Program entire BAS systems and develop equipment database infrastructure.
- Develop BACnet instance numbering schemes and incorporate BAS networking concepts.
- Utilize various BAS protocols including BACnet, Modbus, LON, and others.
- Perform site-specific configuration of the WebCTRL system using SiteBuilder.
- Program control algorithms including those that involve third-party integration using Eikon.
- Develop graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems using Eikon and ViewBuilder.
- Test programming and interfaces thoroughly prior to deployment.
- Support functional testing (commissioning) for building systems.
- Deliver final documentation of the building automation system incorporating all changes made since issuance of the submittal.
- Maintain clear communication and proactive expectation setting with supervisor and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and program building automation systems, site-specific configuration of control system, and control algorithms.
- Adhere to project requirements and company and customer standards of design, programming, and implementation.
- Document and communicate the building automation system design and revisions.
- Develop graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems.
- Test programming and interfaces prior to implementation.
- Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure customers’ needs are met.
- Identify and communicate project opportunities and risks.
- Support of functional testing for building systems.
Customer and Departmental Standards
- Adhere to project requirements, company standards, and customer standards in all aspects of design, programming, and implementation.
Department Process Improvement
- Ensure engineering processes are followed and make suggestions for enhancement.
Company Directives
- Ensure all Automated Logic organizational safety and ethics standards are met.
- Uphold a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
- Exemplify the Carrier code of ethics in all professional conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 4+ years of experience in HVAC or BAS controls.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or a related engineering field.
- 5+ years of experience in the building automation industry.
- Proficiency in a Windows operating environment including email and Microsoft Office software.
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems.
- Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities.
- Proficiency with primary functions of BAS software and associated engineering tools, with preference for experience in the Automated Logic suite.
- Familiarity with third-party communication protocols used in building automation including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, and N2. Ability to design integrations with the same.
- Aptitude for problem solving, including the ability to troubleshoot remotely.
- Time management skills including the ability to accurately estimate task duration and deliver on committed timelines.
- Effective and professional communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to understand and recommend modifications to sequences of operation for the automation of building systems.
- Working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
- Understanding of enterprise IP networks including layout.
- Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Competitive individual contributor who loves to win as a team.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 11 September 2026.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
Company Overview
Automated Logic Corporation (ALC), a subsidiary of Carrier Global Corporation, is a leading provider of innovative building management solutions. ALC’s technologies are designed to optimize energy efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort across a wide range of commercial, institutional, and government facilities. Through a global network of independent dealers and North American branch offices, ALC delivers intuitive systems that control and monitor critical building functions such as HVAC, lighting, and energy usage.
About This Role
Join a seasoned team delivering smart, energy-efficient building automation solutions across some of the Great Lakes most established and diverse markets. As a Building Automation Software (BAS) Engineer for Automated Logic Corporation, you will contribute to a well-developed regional operation serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, and government facilities throughout the Great Lakes area.
This role offers the stability of joining a high-performing team with deep roots in the Great Lakes market, where the focus is on delivering consistent, high-quality engineering outcomes across a steady portfolio of projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate closely with hardware, graphics, and operations teams to bring complex building automation systems to life.
In this role, you will report directly to the Ohio Engineering Manager and be responsible for design and programming building automation systems, site-specific configuration of control systems, and control algorithms.
This is a hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days in the office and 3-4 days remote per week.
Key Responsibilities
Software Engineering
- Program entire BAS systems and develop equipment database infrastructure.
- Develop BACnet instance numbering schemes and incorporate BAS networking concepts.
- Utilize various BAS protocols including BACnet, Modbus, LON, and others.
- Perform site-specific configuration of the WebCTRL system using SiteBuilder.
- Program control algorithms including those that involve third-party integration using Eikon.
- Develop graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems using Eikon and ViewBuilder.
- Test programming and interfaces thoroughly prior to deployment.
- Support functional testing (commissioning) for building systems.
- Deliver final documentation of the building automation system incorporating all changes made since issuance of the submittal.
- Maintain clear communication and proactive expectation setting with supervisor and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and program building automation systems, site-specific configuration of control system, and control algorithms.
- Adhere to project requirements and company and customer standards of design, programming, and implementation.
- Document and communicate the building automation system design and revisions.
- Develop graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems.
- Test programming and interfaces prior to implementation.
- Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure customers’ needs are met.
- Identify and communicate project opportunities and risks.
- Support of functional testing for building systems.
Customer and Departmental Standards
- Adhere to project requirements, company standards, and customer standards in all aspects of design, programming, and implementation.
Department Process Improvement
- Ensure engineering processes are followed and make suggestions for enhancement.
Company Directives
- Ensure all Automated Logic organizational safety and ethics standards are met.
- Uphold a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
- Exemplify the Carrier code of ethics in all professional conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 4+ years of experience in HVAC or BAS controls.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or a related engineering field.
- 5+ years of experience in the building automation industry.
- Proficiency in a Windows operating environment including email and Microsoft Office software.
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems.
- Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities.
- Proficiency with primary functions of BAS software and associated engineering tools, with preference for experience in the Automated Logic suite.
- Familiarity with third-party communication protocols used in building automation including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, and N2. Ability to design integrations with the same.
- Aptitude for problem solving, including the ability to troubleshoot remotely.
- Time management skills including the ability to accurately estimate task duration and deliver on committed timelines.
- Effective and professional communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to understand and recommend modifications to sequences of operation for the automation of building systems.
- Working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
- Understanding of enterprise IP networks including layout.
- Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Competitive individual contributor who loves to win as a team.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 11 September 2026.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
Controls Technician Job Roles in Ohio
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Search Controls Technician Jobs in OhioControls Technician Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for controls technicians in Ohio?
Ohio-based industrial and manufacturing companies with established visa sponsorship programs include Parker Hannifin, Emerson Electric, Rockwell Automation, Honda of America, and Procter and Gamble. These employers regularly hire controls technicians with expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial automation, and have the HR infrastructure to support H-1B visa and other nonimmigrant visa petitions.
Which visa types are most common for controls technician roles in Ohio?
The H-1B is the most common visa for controls technicians in Ohio, provided the role is classified as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field. Some candidates also qualify under the TN visa if Canadian or Mexican nationals, or the O-1 visa for those with demonstrable distinguished technical achievement.
Which cities in Ohio have the most controls technician sponsorship jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Toledo account for the majority of controls technician sponsorship activity in Ohio. Columbus benefits from a broad advanced manufacturing base and proximity to major distribution and automotive plants. Cleveland's industrial heritage supports strong demand in energy and heavy manufacturing. Toledo has a significant automotive and glass manufacturing presence that drives controls automation hiring.
How to find controls technician visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find controls technician roles in Ohio without sifting through positions that don't sponsor. You can search by state and role to surface employers actively hiring internationally. This is particularly useful for controls technician positions, where sponsorship eligibility often depends on how the employer classifies the role.
Are there any Ohio-specific factors controls technicians should know about visa sponsorship?
Ohio's prevailing wage requirements for sponsored positions are tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data for the specific metropolitan area, so wages in Columbus and Cleveland may differ from rural regions. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University produce engineering graduates who compete for the same roles, so international candidates should emphasize hands-on PLC, HMI, and industrial controls experience when applying.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored controls technician jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.