Controls Engineer
Re:Build Manufacturing · Rochester, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $65k–$98k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Re:Build Manufacturing (industrial) in Rochester, NY. Hands-on manufacturing, automation, controls, or instrumentation experience.
- They ask for
- 40+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $65k–$98k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $97k–$141k. This one lists $65k–$98k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 19 controls engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live controls postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 32% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 7+)
Typical $97k–$141k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 84%
- ✓ PLC 84%
- ✓ AutoCAD 37%
- Root cause 32%
- ✓ Robotics 26%
- MES 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Re:Build Manufacturing in Rochester
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Full description from Re:Build ManufacturingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and develop practical solutions.
- ✓Support testing and commissioning , including factory and site acceptance testing, equipment installation, and startup.
- ✓Prepare and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
- ✓Coordinate with suppliers on component selection, quotes, and procurement.
- ✓Participate in design reviews and resolve hardware and software challenges while maintaining safety and quality standards.
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About Re:Build
At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.
We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.
The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles )
About Re:Build Optimation
At Re:Build Optimation, we specialize in delivering custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems to clients across the globe. With nearly 40 years of experience in complex chemical process systems, we have built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of 70+ engineers, designers, and programmers, combined with 150,000 square feet of fabrication space and over 70 skilled tradespeople, allows us to provide full turnkey solutions—from initial concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
As part of Re:Build Manufacturing, we leverage the strength of a national industrial powerhouse while maintaining the agility and personalized service of a niche firm. We serve industries ranging from traditional and green energy to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing, offering tailored solutions that optimize efficiency and performance.
At Re:Build Optimation, we believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to develop solutions that align with their unique operational goals. Our deep industry expertise and end-to-end capabilities make us the ideal partner for companies seeking cutting-edge automation, process control, and engineered systems.
Who We Are Looking For
Re Optimation is seeking an early-career Controls Engineer interested in industrial automation, electrical systems, and PLC programming. You'll gain hands-on experience designing, programming, and supporting automated manufacturing systems across a variety of industries.
Working alongside experienced engineers, designers, and skilled tradespeople, you'll contribute to projects from design through commissioning. We're looking for a curious problem-solver who enjoys technical challenges, values collaboration, and is eager to develop their engineering skills.
What You Get To Do
- •Design and develop electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial automation and process control.
- •Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs with guidance from experienced engineers, emphasizing reliable, maintainable code.
- •Create and maintain HMI interfaces that improve equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- •Collaborate with customers, engineers, and skilled tradespeople to define
What You Bring To The Team
- •Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- •0–2 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, instrumentation, automation, or manufacturing. Internships, co-ops, and academic projects count.
- •Familiarity with PLC programming platforms such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or Siemens TIA Portal.
- •Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
- •Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- •Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with a willingness to learn.
- •Ability to work on-site in Rochester and/or Rush, NY, with travel to customer facilities as needed.
Preferred Skills
- +Hands-on manufacturing, automation, controls, or instrumentation experience.
- +Exposure to multiple PLC platforms or industrial communication networks.
- +Creative, practical approach to engineering challenges.
The BIG payoff
We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate. Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate