Controls Engineer I

Nesco Resource · Tucson, AZ

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Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Nesco Resource (industrial) in Tucson, AZ.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names: PLC, Robotics, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $97k–$141k.

Median of the low and high ends of 285 live postings that list pay, out of 875 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 14 other live controls postings in Arizona.

Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 80%
✓ Automation 60%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
Root cause 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Responsibilities

◆Design and develop control systems and software based on project and customer requirements.
◆Test, select, and integrate hardware such as robots, motion controllers, sensors, grippers, vision systems, and related automation components.
◆Debug PLC/HMI programs during internal system testing and at customer sites during installation.
◆Support machine builders and electrical technicians during system assembly and troubleshooting.
◆Provide project updates, elevate issues, and collaborate closely with project managers.
◆Travel to customer and supplier locations for installation, commissioning, and training (approx. 25%).

Preferred Experience

✓Strong background with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMIs (Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View).
✓Experience creating or updating electrical schematics.
✓Experience developing applications using C#, Visual Studio, or .NET.

Qualifications

✓Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; controls or software focus preferred.
✓1–3+ years of experience in automation, controls programming, or electrical design.
✓Ability to travel domestically and internationally (passport required).
✓Hands‑on approach to problem solving and system integration.

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Schedule: Monday–Thursday (9 hours/day) + Friday (4 hours)

Overview

Our client is seeking an entry-level Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, and integration of automated manufacturing systems. This position plays a hands‑on role in electrical design, PLC/HMI programming, and system commissioning. The role works closely with engineering, project management, and build teams to ensure successful delivery of custom automation equipment.