Controls Engineer
Colorcon INC · Belen, NM
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Colorcon INC (industrial) in Belen, NM. Location 101 Christine Dr Belen, New Mexico, 87002 United States Colorcon participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Painting / coating, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
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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 734 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $97k–$141k, from 248 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 74%
- ✓ PLC 68%
- Robotics 42%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Colorcon INCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
& Duties Troubleshoot and upgrade existing equipment to new equipment design & implementation Perform hands‑on installation support for new or modified production equipment Machine control knowledge and understand classical control theory Demonstrated experience with Fluke Meters, Oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment Elaborate electrical schematic drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical SCADA development knowledge: Ignition, Python and LabVIEW Minimum
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering required. Minimum of 5 years of engineering project‑based experience required. PLC Programming experience. HMI development with RSview32, FT view & C‑more panels. Hardware design experience with PCL/VFD wiring diagrams. Desired Skills Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix & Micrologix Experience with Koyo PLC programming Industrial network protocols knowledge with Ethernet I/P, DeviseNET, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP Motion control knowledge with servo, stepper, DC, AC drives Serial communication knowledge with RS232 / 485 Working Location This position is located onsite at Colorcon’s Belen, NM manufacturing facility. Travel: up to 10% domestic/global travel may be required, annually. Location 101 Christine Dr Belen, New Mexico, 87002 United States Colorcon participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Controls Engineer Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best‑in‑class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value‑added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture. Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base. We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals. Platinum Rule We treat others the way they want to be treated We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision‑making We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate Employee Benefits All employees are eligible to participate in our company‑wide bonus program Employees have the choice between three medical plans 100% company‑paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents Optional Vision Coverage Fitness and Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR) Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year 401(k) Company Matching Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment‑related decisions and business dealings based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Position Summary The Controls Engineer reports to the Technical Services Manager – Belen and is responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading existing equipment along with design and implementation. Hands‑on installation of production equipment and hardware design.
