Sr. Controls Engineer
Jacksonville, FLJob$45–55/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Senior Control Systems Engineer will support automated manufacturing systems used to produce medical device products. The role leads automation initiatives and covers new equipment introduction, system development, integration, validation, and technical documentation in a regulated environment. The engineer will work to applicable internal procedures, GAMP 5, and GxP standards, while coordinating validation activities with internal teams and external vendors.
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Job Description
One of our large clients is seeking a highly qualified Senior Control Systems Engineer to support the development, deployment, and sustainment of automated manufacturing systems utilized in the production of medical device products. The selected engineer will lead automation initiatives, ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance, and provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines. This role is primarily focused on new equipment introduction, automation system development, and technical documentation in support of validation and qualification activities — requiring advanced proficiency in both engineering execution and technical documentation practices.
The engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, programming, and documentation of automation and control system solutions across the full project lifecycle, including design, programming, system integration, and validation. All work will be performed within a medical device regulated environment and must adhere to applicable internal procedures, GAMP 5, and GxP standards as they apply to the medical device industry.
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
- Design, develop, and implement automation and control systems for manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, motion systems, and custom software applications.
- Author and maintain comprehensive automation system documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), Design Specifications (DS), and Software Design Specifications (SDS).
- Lead the development of test plans, test protocols, and summary reports in support of IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
- Perform development and modification of PLC logic, HMI interfaces, robot programs, and supporting software tools.
- Conduct simulation, bench testing, and on-equipment commissioning activities. The average pay is between $45-55hr.
Skills and Requirements
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5 + years of experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering. Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing/heavily regulated industry. (Automotive, food service).
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Advanced proficiency with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix).
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Proficiency in FactoryTalk View OR any HMI Programs
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Proficiency in multiple programming languages, specifically Structured Text (ST), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), and Function Block Diagram (FBD).
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Demonstrated experience with Cognex vision systems and industrial laser marking systems
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Industrial robot programming
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 2,402 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$45–55/hr
- US median$38–57/hr190 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $50/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($49/hr) — in the middle half of Controls Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 51 open Controls Engineer jobs in Florida and 2,402 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,034 postings).
- Education
- 1,198 of the 2,402 open Controls Engineer jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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