Controls Engineer - Experienced
Koops, Inc. · Greenville, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Koops, Inc. (industrial) in Greenville, AL. Design, develop, and debug control systems for end of line packaging equipment.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $89k–$128k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 25 controls engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live controls postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $89k–$128k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 72%
- ✓ PLC 68%
- ✓ Robotics 48%
- Root cause 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
- Lean 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Koops, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Design, develop, and debug control systems for end of line packaging equipment
- ◆Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems
- ◆Develop electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD software
- ◆Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems into automation solutions
- ◆Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, project, and build teams
- ◆Work directly with customers to understand
requirements
and deliver solutions
- ✓Support on-site debugging and system startup as needed (travel ~25%)
Education & Experience
- ✓Four-year engineering degree or equivalent applicable work experience
- ✓At least 5 years of Controls Engineering experience in automation
- ✓Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%
Why Koops? If you enjoy working as part of an engaged, collaborative team — we'd love to hear from you. In exchange for your expertise and commitment, Koops offers:
- ✓A team that promotes professional and personal growth
- ✓An encouraging, people-first culture
- ✓Employee ownership (ESOP)
- ✓Competitive wages
- ✓Retirement contributions (401k & ESOP)
- ✓Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ✓Travel Premium Program
- ✓Paid time off
- ✓Wellness incentives
- ✓Cutting-edge technology
At Koops, we aren't just recruiting employees — we're looking for fellow owners.
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Controls Engineer
The Controls Engineers at Koops design, develop, and debug control systems for primarily end of line Packaging automation equipment across a wide range of industries. We're looking for a talented, creative, and self-motivated engineer to join a highly collaborative team where problem-solving, creativity, and a strong team dynamic drive success.
What We're Looking For
- •Experience with electrical design software, PLCs, HMIs, robots, motion control, pneumatics, and vision systems
- •Proven ability to produce electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD tools
- •Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- •Excellent communication skills to understand customer needs and coordinate solutions
- •Team-oriented mindset
- •Professional presence with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
- •High standard of integrity
- •Creative problem-solving abilities