Controls Engineer SG 23
PACCAR · Columbus, MS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at PACCAR (automotive) in Columbus, MS.
- They ask for
- 50+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining
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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 (50+ 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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Controls Engineer SG 23 at PACCAR in other locations
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Responsibilities
- ◆Designs and implements modifications to existing electrical system which includes robotics, automation equipment and CNC machines. Solicits bids, selects contractors, and coordinates with maintenance and production as required. Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule, ensuring that the contractor follows all Paccar Inc safety
requirements
- ✓Coordinates and supervises major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions on equipment and facilities
- ✓Maintains necessary records and documentation, preparing management reports as necessary
- ✓Implement and maintain computerized PLC and CNC
- ✓Provide maintenance supervision support as needed
- ✓Continuous improvement working with IT department and integrated process monitoring systems
- ✓Follow plant’s standards for filing and maintaining documentation per ISO standards. Maintains up-to date machine design documentation for all machines
- ✓Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends changes as necessary
- ✓Prepare, manage and implement capital budget projects. Support Six Sigma projects
- ✓Facilitate effective communication to plant management on project status
- ✓Work effectively in a high performance work team based environment
- ✓This is an evening shift position
Qualifications
& Skills
- ✓Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required
- ✓Extensive Knowledge using Siemens PLC products.
- ✓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
- ✓PLC programming using Siemens Step-7, TIA Portal and WinCCFlex
- ✓CNC programming using Siemens Step-7 Powerline, TIA Portal and HMI advance
- ✓Knowledge of Profibus, Profisafe, Profinet, 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
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Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
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Requisition Summary
Support machining department and plant-wide electrical and control systems for Heller CNC and Liebherr gantry control systems. Design and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
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