Senior Controls Engineer
ENTEK Manufacturing LLC · Henderson, NV
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at ENTEK Manufacturing LLC (industrial) in Henderson, NV. You'll bring technical expertise and leadership together to develop and support industrial control systems across a wide range of manufacturing equipment and processes.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Automation, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $97k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 252 live postings that list pay, out of 735 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live controls postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 81%
- ✓ PLC 50%
- Robotics 25%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, Team leadership, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from ENTEK Manufacturing LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll bring technical expertise and leadership together to develop and support industrial control systems across a wide range of manufacturing equipment and processes.
In this role you will
- ◆Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
- ◆Write, modify, and troubleshoot PLC code and HMI applications
- ◆Use P&IDs, functional descriptions, electrical schematics, and scope documents to develop control strategies
- ◆Lead equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at ENTEK facilities and customer locations
- ◆Develop project scopes, track schedules, and monitor project budgets
- ◆Perform I/O checkout and system validation testing
- ◆Supervise on-site installation and commissioning activities
- ◆Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams
- ◆Mentor junior controls engineers and controls technicians
- ◆Support after-hours troubleshooting when necessary
This is a role where your expertise drives real-world results-bringing complex automation systems to life while improving reliability, efficiency, and safety.
Requirements
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking experienced controls engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, leading technical efforts, and delivering high-quality automation systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in seeing projects through from concept to startup.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience
- ✓Five (5) or more years of controls engineering experience
- ✓Experience designing and commissioning industrial automation systems
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
- ✓Experience with PLC programming and HMI development
- ✓Experience troubleshooting automation systems in a production environment
- ✓Strong communication and teamwork skills
- ✓Ability to track project milestones and timelines
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience with one or more of the following:
- ✓Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal and associated hardware
- ✓Rockwell Studio 5000 / Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
- ✓Siemens S120 or G120C drives
- ✓Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 drives
- ✓Ignition (Perspective or Vision)
- ✓ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
- ✓Machine commissioning and startup experience
Job Locations
Required Skills
Project management
Industrial automation systems
Electrical schematics interpretation
Troubleshooting
PLC programming
P&ID understanding
HMI development
Team collaboration
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ENTEK Manufacturing LLC 7 months ago
Henderson, NV, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description
Description
Join ENTEK as a Senior Controls Engineer ENTEK is excited to welcome a Senior Controls Engineer to our growing team. If you're looking for a place where your expertise is valued, your ideas drive innovation, and your work directly impacts advanced manufacturing technology, this is it.As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and commissioning industrial automation systems that power ENTEK's manufacturing operations and customer equipment. You'll work alongside talented engineers, technicians, and project teams to deliver reliable, high-performance automation solutions.
This position may be based at one of the following ENTEK locations
- •Henderson, Nevada
- •Lebanon, Oregon
- •Wake Forest, North Carolina
What Makes ENTEK Different
ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company-we're a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:
- •Respect - valuing each person and every contribution
- •Integrity - doing what's right, always
- •Innovation - pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
- •Commitment - to our people, our customers, and our futureWhen you join ENTEK, you're not just taking a job-you're becoming part of a company that invests in your growth, development, and success.