Demo

Controls Engineer

Insight Global
El Cajon, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/27/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Insight Global?

We currently have an opportunity with one of our clients—a leading engineering firm specializing in industrial automation and control systems. They are seeking a Control Systems Engineer 3 to lead technical efforts across multiple automation projects.


Why this role might interest you:

  • Impactful Work: Oversee hardware and software layers for complex industrial control systems.
  • Technical Leadership: Serve as the project responsible engineer, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Industry Focus: Pharmaceutical manufacturing and liquid processing environments.


Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field).
  • 7 years in controls engineering, systems integration, or manufacturing automation.
  • Expertise in at least three performance domains (e.g., Control Panel Design, Control System Design, Instrumentation, Codes & Standards, Control System Software Development) or a PE license in control systems engineering.


Hourly Rate starting at $50hr

Hourly Wage Estimation for Controls Engineer in El Cajon, CA
$50.00 to $61.00
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Controls Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Controls Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$96,240 - $123,168
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$115,522 - $153,258
Income Estimation: 
$96,240 - $123,168
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$115,522 - $153,258
Income Estimation: 
$177,126 - $242,319
Income Estimation: 
$179,484 - $249,183
Income Estimation: 
$79,482 - $102,763
Income Estimation: 
$96,240 - $123,168
Income Estimation: 
$115,522 - $153,258
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$143,102 - $186,922
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Insight Global

  • Insight Global Santa, NM
  • Job Overview We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, in-home patient care. This role requires traveli... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Insight Global Baton Rouge, LA
  • Logistics: On-site in Baton Rouge, LA Perm, direct hire Job Description: Insight Global is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support a marine and logistics co... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Insight Global Lexington, KY
  • About the Role: We are partnering with Fortune 250 global manufacturing client of ours to hire a Functional IT & Digital Analyst to support strategic digit... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Insight Global Birmingham, AL
  • Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineerin gMinimum 5 years of experience in Structural Engineerin gKnowledge of steel, ... more
  • 9 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Controls Engineer jobs in the El Cajon, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Hired Engineer San Diego, CA
  • Industry: Manufacturing & Production Job Category: Manufacturing – Product Development About the Role We are seeking a skilled Tool & Die Maker / Tooling S... more
  • 21 Days Ago

  • Costco Wholesale National, CA
  • Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale , the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen count... more
  • 11 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!