Lead Controls Engineer
International Motors · Tulsa, OK
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management controls role at International Motors (automotive) in Tulsa, OK. You will work closely with equipment OEMs, internal engineering teams, and International Operations to oversee new control system selection, integration, and implementation.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Machining, MES
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $99k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 336 live postings that list pay, out of 957 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oklahoma plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 956 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$140k, from 330 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 73%
- ✓ PLC 69%
- ✓ Robotics 41%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from International MotorsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Design and develop industrial control systems for complex automated equipment. Create panel layouts, power distribution schemes, and detailed control wiring diagrams. Program PLCs and HMIs — with a strong emphasis on Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk View Studio. Interface with RSLinx, Kepware, and MES systems for seamless integration and data exchange. Program and maintain Fanuc robot logic. Configure and maintain Cognex and Keyence vision systems, area scanners and light curtains. Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Quality teams to implement error-proofing systems. Work closely with Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot and resolve production issues. Provide technical leadership to ensure OEM compliance with electrical and controls standards. Minimum
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of product manufacturing experience OR Master's degree and at least 1 year of product manufacturing experience OR At least 5 years of product manufacturing experience Additional
Requirements
Design and develop industrial control systems for complex automated equipment. Create panel layouts, power distribution schemes, and detailed control wiring diagrams. Program PLCs and HMIs — with a strong emphasis on Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk View Studio. Interface with RSLinx, Kepware,
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Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Controls Engineer to join our team in Tulsa, OK. This role is a critical part of our plant expansion project and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of controls systems, power distribution, and network infrastructure for new machining and manufacturing lines. As the Lead Controls Engineer, you will work closely with equipment OEMs, internal engineering teams, and International Operations to oversee new control system selection, integration, and implementation. You will also support existing system upgrade, development and troubleshooting across our advanced manufacturing operations.