Demo

Controls Engineer

Optimal Inc.
Wentzville, MO Contractor
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2027

Controls Engineer

Responsibilities
Monitoring and improving several SCADA Systems (GPMC, InDepth, DTR, T-PUT) to increase throughput and decrease downtime.
Troubleshoot automation equipment and robots
NEC / NFPA 70 Code Knowledge
Design, construct, and integrate continuous improvement on existing and new equipment.

Job Requirements
Engineering Degree or Equivalent Experience in the field
Proficient in Programming and troubleshooting the following Software and Hardware
PLC 5, 500, Studio 5000
Rockwell Communication Architectures
Ethernet
Device Net
DH/RIO
Fanuc Robots
ABB Robots
Auto Cad
E-Plan
Siemens HMI's
Panel view's

Responsibilities
Monitoring and improving several SCADA Systems (GPMC, InDepth, DTR, T-PUT) to increase throughput and decrease downtime.
Troubleshoot automation equipment and robots
NEC / NFPA 70 Code Knowledge
Design, construct, and integrate continuous improvement on existing and new equipment.
The individual will work with PLCs, SCADA systems, Rockwell controls, and Fanuc/ABB robotics while troubleshooting equipment and implementing continuous improvements that increase throughput and reduce downtime

Education/Experience:
2 Year Automation Technology Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a technical/Engineering Field OR
Technical degree 5-7 years of experience required.
PLC programming and troubleshooting, specifically PLC 5, PLC 500, and Studio 5000
Rockwell industrial communication and controls systems, including Ethernet, DeviceNet, DH/RIO, and SCADA
Microsoft Office Experience


Candidate must be open to working any shift (1st, 2nd, 3rd )
1st shift 5:30AM-3PM
2nd Shift 1:30PM-11PM
3rd Shift 9:30PM-7AM

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $76,037 - $102,707

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: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$143,102 - $186,922
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 Optimal Inc.

  • Optimal Inc. Dearborn, MI
  • PROTOTYPE VEHICLE TECHNICIAN Key Responsibilities: Conduct routine maintenance and thorough inspections of vehicles to meet company standards and regulator... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Optimal Inc. Warren, MI
  • Job description: You will be responsible for managing major Throughput Analysis and Simulation (TAS) projects, supervising and coordinating teams and resol... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Optimal Inc. Superior, MI
  • Job Description: Vehicle Emissions Lab Driver Job Summary The Vehicle Emissions Lab Driver is responsible for operating test vehicles in a controlled labor... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Optimal Inc. Romulus, MI
  • Position Description: The Group Leader is responsible for leading daily team activities, coordinating workflow, supporting employee development, and ensuri... more
  • 9 Days Ago


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

  • eagle Controls Chesterfield, MO
  • eagle Controls Opportunity: Controls Estimator eagle Controls is seeking qualified professionals to join our Controls team . eagle Controls uses the most a... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • eagle Controls Chesterfield, MO
  • eagle Controls Opportunity: Controls Technician eagle Controls is seeking qualified professionals to join our Controls team. eagle Controls uses the most a... more
  • 24 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!