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Controls Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$101,885 / year median in Montana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Controls Engineer (OOJ - 48234) 110000-140000 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: Sep/02/2026
Job Description In this role the Controls Engineer will develop point-to-point wiring schematics and electrical/electronic component specifications with oversight of fabricationDrive electrical and software/firmware system requirements and design.
Qualifications:
Required experience & education: Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering degree
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming per
IEC 61131-3
Hands-on experience with Microsoft, C# .NET Application Development
Control system installation, commissioning, and startup motion control systems, including rotary and linear servo motors
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK
Preferred Experience:
Custom control algorithm development and implementation Experience with electronic systems at the circuit board level Experience with programming embedded systems Why is This a
Great Opportunity :
2 hours from Big Sky ski resort and just over 2 hours to historic Yellowstone National Park!
Work in a fast-paced, technology development company marketing and selling advanced mixing systems throughout the world. Located in Southwest Montana.
An excellent career and lifestyle opportunity for the correct individual exists to design state-of-the-art technologies having both near-term and future commercial potential. Work in a successful, growing, dynamic, new product development and manufacturing company that designs advanced technologies for mixing and processing solutions supporting a broad range of industries and applications.
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Pay Rate:
110000-140000
Currency Type:
US Dollars Visa sponsorship provided:
No
Location:
Butte, MT, Montana, USA
Remote Status:
No Remote
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Salary:
110000-140000 / US Dollars
Occupational Categories:
Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Operations
Industry(ies):
Aerospace / Defense,Chemical