Controls Engineer - Machining SG 31
PACCAR · Columbus, MS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at PACCAR (automotive) in Columbus, MS.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, PLC, Robotics, Automation, Machining, AutoCAD
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $97k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 300 live postings that list pay, out of 875 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Mississippi plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 17 other live controls postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 89%
- ✓ Automation 72%
- ✓ AutoCAD 56%
- ✓ Robotics 56%
- Root cause 44%
- ✓ Machining 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: PACCAR in Columbus
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Full description from PACCARAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Designs and implements modifications to existing electrical, robotic, and PLC automation equipment to improve uptime and reliability.
- ◆Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends changes as necessary
- ◆Solicits bids to improve or replace existing process equipment, selects suppliers, and coordinates activities with internal departments.
- ◆Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule, ensuring that the vendors follows Engine Plant Safety, Electrical, and Automation standards
- ◆Coordinates and supervises major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions on equipment and facilities.
- ◆Leads and Mentors others through troubleshooting, equipment design, and automation development
- ◆Maintains necessary records and documentation, preparing management reports as necessary
- ◆Manages Supplier execution and project schedules for new process equipment and verifies machine design documentation is detailed and accurate.
- ◆Continuous improvement working with IT department and integrated process monitoring systems
- ◆Follow plant’s standards for filing and maintaining documentation per ISO standards.
- ◆Prepare, manage and implement capital budget projects. Support Six Sigma projects
- ◆Facilitate effective communication to plant management on project status
Qualifications
& Skills
- ✓Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required
- ✓Masters Science in Engineering or MBA, preferred
- ✓Minimum seven (7) years of automation experience is required, preferred in Manufacturing Environment.
- ✓Extensive Knowledge using Siemens PLC products, and TIA Portal experience preferred
- ✓Familiar with risk assessments and safety evaluation.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple projects with the flexibility to adapt to conflicting
requirements
- ✓Knowledge of city, state, and federal electrical codes is preferred. Knowledge of mechanical and safety codes preferred
- ✓Knowledge of Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus
- ✓Experience with FANUC Robots, FANUC Vision, Cognex Vision, and Atlas Copco tools is strongly preferred
- ✓Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
- ✓Exceptional computer literacy. Microsoft and AutoCAD desired
Requisition Summary
Supports electrical and automation control systems development, implementation, and troubleshooting in Assembly. Design and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
Job Functions /
Responsibilities
- ◆Designs and implements modifications to existing electrical, robotic, and PLC automation equipment to improve uptime and reliability.
- ◆Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends changes as necessary
- ◆Solicits bids to improve or replace existing process equipment, selects suppliers, and coordinates activities with internal departments.
- ◆Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule, ensuring that the vendors follows Engine Plant Safety, Electrical, and Automation standards
- ◆Coordinates and supervises major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions on equipment and facilities.
- ◆Leads and Mentors others through troubleshooting, equipment design, and automation development
- ◆Maintains necessary records and documentation, preparing management reports as necessary
- ◆Manages Supplier execution and project schedules for new process equipment and verifies machine design documentation is detailed and accurate.
- ◆Continuous improvement working with IT department and integrated process monitoring systems
- ◆Follow the plant’s standards for filing and maintaining documentation per ISO standards.
- ◆Prepare, manage and implement capital budget projects. Support Six Sigma projects
- ◆Facilitate effective communication to plant management on project status
Qualifications
& Skills
- ✓Bachelors Science in Engineering or equivalent Bachelors Degree in a technical field is required
- ✓Masters Science in Engineering or MBA, perferred
- ✓Minimum 7 years automation experience is required, preferred in Manufacturing Environment
- ✓Extensive Knowledge using Siemens PLC products, TIA Portal experience required
- ✓Familiar with risk assessments and safety evaluation
- ✓Ability to manage multiple projects with the flexibility to adapt to conflicting
requirements
- ✓Knowledge of city, state, and federal electrical codes required. Knowledge of mechanical and safety codes preferred
- ✓Knowledge of Profibus, Profisafe, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus
- ✓Experience with FANUC Robots, FANUC Vision, Cognex Vision, and Atlas Copco tools strongly preferred
- ✓Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
- ✓Exceptional computer literacy. Microsoft and AutoCAD desired
U.S. Salaried Benefits
PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- ✓Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family.
- ✓Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
- ✓401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
- ✓A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
- ✓Tuition reimbursement program.
- ✓Paid short-and long-term disability programs.
- ✓Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- ✓EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
- ✓Comprehensive paid time off- minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with addi
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JOB TITLE: Controls Engineer - Machining (SG 31)
Requisition Summary
Supports electrical and automation control systems development, implementation, and troubleshooting in Assembly. Design and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
Job Functions /
