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Controls Engineer

Insight Global
El Cajon, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

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

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