Sr Electrical Engineer (Automation/Controls Engineer)
Planet Pharma Group · North Haven, CT
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Planet Pharma Group (industrial) in North Haven, CT.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- OEE, Root cause, FMEA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $86k–$128k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 5 controls engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 876 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $97k–$140k, from 282 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 73%
- ✓ PLC 70%
- ✓ Robotics 40%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, FMEA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Requirements
1) Experience with PLC & Vision platforms (GuardLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix Platforms) and HMI’s (FactoryTalk ME/SE) and Vision Inspection (Cognex, Keyence)
2) Ability to read Electrical schematics Experience and experience in diagnosing servo and stepper motion control and controllers.
3) Proficient in electrical and controls design with experience using NFPA standards with experience in automated assembly equipment with ability to trouble shooting equipment using conventional diagnostic tools
Must Have
- ✓Automation Engineering
- ✓* Basic Knowledge working with vision systems and servo motors.
- ✓Controls Engineering
- ✓PLC Programming
- ✓Understanding of Robotics and Vision Systems
Education Required
BS Electrical/Controls/Electromechanical Engineering preferred.
Years’ Experience Required
- ✓3-5 yrs. Applicable Experience.
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