Controls Engineer
Ralliant · Chandler, AZ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Ralliant (industrial) in Chandler, AZ. Design electrical control systems, machine controls, and automation architectures for new manufacturing equipment.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Automation
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Arizona: typical posted base $93k–$138k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 14 controls engineer openings in Arizona, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live controls postings in Arizona.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
Typical $93k–$138k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 71%
- ✓ PLC 57%
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Ralliant in Chandler
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Position Summary
PacSci EMC is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design and implement automation systems to support the transition to scalable, data-driven manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for electrical control system design, machine automation, PLC programming, test automation, equipment commissioning, and long-term support of internally developed manufacturing systems.
This position offers the opportunity to work through the full equipment lifecycle, from concept and design through commissioning, integration, continuous improvement, and ongoing support.
Key Responsibilities
· Design electrical control systems, machine controls, and automation architectures for new manufacturing equipment.
· Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system documentation.
· Design, build, and integrate electrical control panels and automation hardware.
· Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for manufacturing and test equipment.
· Support machine build, installation, startup, validation, and commissioning activities.
· Design and implement automated test solutions for manufacturing processes.
· Integrate electronics, sensors, vision systems, and test equipment into automated manufacturing systems.
· Configure and support SCADA systems, including Ignition, for equipment monitoring and data collection.
· Support manufacturing data acquisition and process monitoring initiatives.
· Troubleshoot production equipment and identify root causes for electrical, controls, and automation issues.
· Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
· Support continuous improvement initiatives and automation projects across the Chandler facility.
Basic
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent controls engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
· 5+ years of automation, controls engineering, or industrial controls experience.
· Experience designing electrical control systems and schematics.
· Experience designing and/or building electrical control panels
· Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
· Experience with industrial HMI platforms.
· Experience supporting machine builds, commissioning, and startup activities.
· Test automation experience.
· Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
· Ability to work independently and drive projects with limited direction.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with Productivity PLCs and C-More HMIs.
· Experience with Ignition SCADA systems.
· Experience with Cognex vision systems.
· Familiarity with National Instruments Measurement Studio.
· Process control engineering experience.
· Electronics integration, PCB, or embedded electronics experience.
· Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or industrial automation experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
