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Controls Engineer (SG 23)

PACCAR · Columbus, MS

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at PACCAR (automotive) in Columbus, MS. Be PACCAR Engine Company's most fuel-efficient and highest-technology diesel engines.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Six Sigma, PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC, AutoCAD
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help

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 $98k–$141k.

Median of the low and high ends of 314 live postings that list pay, out of 902 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 16 other live controls postings in Mississippi.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 88%
  • ✓ Automation 71%
  • ✓ AutoCAD 59%
  • ✓ Robotics 53%
  • Root cause 47%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation help

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This plant: PACCAR in Columbus

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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 activities with internal departments
  • ◆Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule, ensuring that the vendors 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
  • ✓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

Qualifications

& Skills

  • ✓BSEE or equivalent Technical degree
  • ✓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
  • ✓PLC programming using Siemens TIA Portal
  • ✓CNC programming using Siemens Step-7 Powerline, Solutionline and HMI advance
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and ladder diagrams, function block diagrams, STL to effectively trouble shoot systems
  • ✓Exceptional computer literacy. Microsoft and AutoCAD desired
  • ✓Hands on experience with equipment controls

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from the 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 additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time.

● This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

● This position offers relocation assistance benefits

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site .

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Control Engineer (SG 23)

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!

Paccar engine company

PACCAR Engine Company's $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility in Columbus, Mississippi began production in late 2010. The 12.9L engines produced at the Mississippi plant will be PACCAR Engine Company's most fuel-efficient and highest-technology diesel engines. PACCAR Engine Company is excited about this superb site and the opportunities it provides to PACCAR Engine Company, our customers, dealers, supplier partners and the people of the State of Mississippi.

Requisition Summary

Supports electrical and automation control systems development and troubleshooting Plant-wide. Design and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.

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