MaximaTek
Control Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
California, MD, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
16 October 2026
What they need
Control Engineer – 0–3 Years Experience
Job Title: Control Engineer
Experience: 0–3 Years
Location: California,USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Control Engineer with 0–3 years of experience to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of industrial control systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of control engineering principles, PLCs, automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Key Skills
- PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Control systems and automation
- HMI/SCADA systems
- Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
- Industrial instrumentation and sensors
- PID control and feedback systems
- Motor controls and VFDs
- Electrical schematics and control panel design
- AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools
- Basic programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Structured Text
- Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus
- Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
- Understanding of electrical and safety standards
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, developing, and implementing industrial control systems.
- Develop and modify PLC programs based on system requirements.
- Configure and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications.
- Support installation, testing, commissioning, and validation of control systems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, and other control equipment.
- Develop and maintain electrical/control system documentation and schematics.
- Assist with PID tuning and control-loop optimization.
- Work with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve system issues.
- Perform system testing and troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
- Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow applicable engineering, quality, and workplace safety standards.
- Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and system specifications.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field .
- Relevant internship, academic, or project experience is preferred.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 0–3 years of experience in controls, automation, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and control schematics.
- Knowledge of industrial automation and control technologies.
- Ability to travel to customer or manufacturing sites when required.
Email your updated resume to: [email protected]
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