Controls Engineer
Lincoln Electric · Plymouth, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $58k–$83k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Lincoln Electric (industrial) in Plymouth, MI.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Automation, Machining, Welding, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $58k–$83k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $76k–$141k. This one lists $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 64 controls engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 63 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- About 36% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $76k–$141k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 73%
- Robotics 67%
- PLC 58%
- New product launch 28%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
- ✓ AutoCAD 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Lincoln Electric in Plymouth
5 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found in controls roles at Lincoln Electric.
- Senior Controls Engineer · Controls · Senior
- Quality Supervisor · Quality · Supervisor
- Electrical Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Quality Control Technician · Quality · Technician
Controls Engineer at Lincoln Electric in other locations
Lincoln Electric lists this title in 4 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Shelby Township, MI
- Cleveland, OH · $99k–$125k
- Bettendorf, IA
Full description from Lincoln ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
We are seeking an entry-level Industrial Controls Engineer with a focus on system design for custom machinery projects. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills in electrical schematics, hardware selection, and control system architecture. Ideal for recent graduates eager to grow in industrial automation.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Assist in developing control system architectures for custom machinery.
- ◆Support hardware selection and creation of electrical schematics.
- ◆Help prepare documentation including wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
- ◆Collaborate with senior engineers on design reviews and integration tasks.
- ◆Participate in installation and commissioning under supervision.
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or in progress) or experience in related field.
- ✓Basic understanding of electrical design principles.
- ✓Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or willingness to learn.
- ✓Strong interest in industrial automation and system design.
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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .
Location: Plymouth - 46247
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ( $57,798.98 - $82,569.97)
Target Bonus: 10.0%
Preferred Skills
- +Exposure to industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNET).
- +Coursework or internship experience in control systems.
- +Strong communication and teamwork skills.