Controls Engineer
Freudenberg · Atmore, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Freudenberg (industrial) in Atmore, AL. Produces new products, material, applications, process ideas, approaches, insights, and designs.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $99k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 272 live postings that list pay, out of 803 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live controls postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 77%
- Automation 77%
- Robotics 46%
- AutoCAD 38%
- EHS / safety 38%
- Root cause 31%
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This plant: Freudenberg in Atmore
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Responsibilities
- ◆Produces new products, material, applications, process ideas, approaches, insights, and designs
- ◆Creates innovative and profitable products and processes, which meet and anticipate customer needs
- ◆Plans activities and projects in alignment with the site or Division's strategic goals
- ◆Conducts feasibility studies to validate concepts and construct specifications in order to offer recommendations for improvement opportunities
- ◆Demonstrates financial awareness with respect to product, process design and, if necessary, vendor selection
- ◆Analyzes data inputs to identify patterns and relationships to determine appropriate engineering methodologies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
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Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Professional-Level English language skills preferred
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.
$90,000/Year
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