Intermediate Controls Engineer/ Technologist
Altec Integrated Solutions · Orlando, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 25+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Altec Integrated Solutions (industrial) in Orlando, FL.
- They ask for
- 25+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $98k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 313 live postings that list pay, out of 902 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live controls postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (25+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 73%
- ✓ Automation 67%
- New product launch 40%
- Team leadership 33%
- Tooling 33%
- ✓ AutoCAD 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Altec Integrated SolutionsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
while collaborating with senior engineers on more complex system designs and project execution. Working closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, technicians, and customers, this role contributes to the delivery of safe, innovative, and reliable automation solutions. The successful candidate is a proactive contributor who thrives in a dynamic environment, supports continuous improvement initiatives, collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams, and is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through quality, innovation, and sound engineering practices.
What You’ll Do
You will contribute across a variety of exciting automation projects by:
- ◆Control System Design: Lead the design and layout of electrical control systems from concept to completion, ensuring they meet customer and project specifications.
- ◆Electrical Design: Develop detailed electrical schematics and layouts using tools such as AutoCAD or EPLAN while adhering to relevant standards, including UL508a and ISO 13849.
- ◆PLC Programming: Program and debug control logic for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Beckhoff systems, both from scratch and based on existing programs.
- ◆HMI Programming: Design and program Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces tailored to client needs.
- ◆Site Commissioning: Work as part of a team or independently oversee the commissioning of control systems at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration and optimal system performance.
- ◆Functional Specifications: Draft detailed functional specifications that guide the design and implementation of control systems.
- ◆Equipment Selection & Procurement: Evaluate and procure the necessary equipment for projects, ensuring functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- ◆Shop Floor Collaboration: Work closely with shop technicians to address production challenges and implement effective solutions.
- ◆Technical Guidance: Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality designs and programming.
- ◆Process Compliance: Ensure compliance with Altec’s processes, quality standards, and industry codes.
- ◆Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear documentation for all control system designs, software programs, and installation procedures.
- ◆Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the refinement of engineering processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma of Technology in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- ✓Minimum 5 years in the design, programming, and commissioning of discrete and/or motion control systems.
- ✓Proficiency in PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff and Siemens
- ✓Experience with AutoCAD, EPLAN for electrical design or equivalent software.
- ✓Experience site commissioning
Who you are
- ✓You enjoy collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and building strong relationships with teammates, customers, and stakeholders.
- ✓You're naturally curious, enjoy learning, and have a genuine desire to understand how things work.
- ✓You enjoy solving complex problems and finding practical, efficient solutions that create value for our customers.
- ✓You have the ability to understand technical concepts and apply your knowledge to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.
- ✓You thrive in project-driven environments and adapt well to changing priorities while delivering results.
- ✓You take pride in delivering high-quality work and understand that attention to detail is essential to every successful project.
- ✓You bring a positive attitude, take initiative, and are always willing to support the success of the team.
- ✓You take ownership of your work, act with integrity, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and follow through on your commitments.
- ✓You embrace our value of Customer Commitment, understanding that every decision, interaction, and task contributes to delivering an exceptional experience for both internal and external customers.
Why Join Altec
When you join Altec, you’ll become a part of a company that is
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About Altec
For more than 25 years, Altec has been delivering innovative precision machinery and advanced control solutions to customers across the entertainment and industrial sectors. With operations in Florida, Texas, and British Columbia, our team combines specialized engineering expertise, hands-on collaboration, and a commitment to quality to bring complex projects to life. We take pride in the solutions we build, the customers we support, and the talented people behind our work
About Role
The Controls Engineer/Technologist plays a key role in delivering innovative automation and control system solutions for Altec's customers across the wood products, entertainment, and industrial sectors. Working as part of a collaborative project team, this position contributes to the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and optimization of advanced control systems that power complex machinery and industrial processes. From concept development through startup and customer handover, the Controls Engineer/Technologist applies technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and hands-on field experience to support the successful delivery of reliable, high-quality automation solutions.
Depending on experience, the successful candidate will independently manage assigned technical
Nice to Have
- +Professional Engineering (P.E.), EIT, Certified Engineering Technician (CET) designation
- +Working knowledge of UL508a, NFPA, CSA, ISO 13849 standards and related industrial regulations.
- +Experience in the lumber or wood industry, entertainment industry, and industrial process environment.
- +Experience with motion control systems, functional safety and advanced automation applications.
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