Senior Controls Engineer
Re:Build Manufacturing · Rochester, NY
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $94k–$141k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Re:Build Manufacturing (industrial) in Rochester, NY.
- They ask for
- 40+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation
- Base pay
- $94k–$141k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $97k–$141k. This one lists $94k–$141k.
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
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 7+)
Typical $97k–$135k, 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
qualifications
and proven industry practice.
- ✓Proficiency in industrial control systems, instrumentation, and hazardous area design.
- ✓Previous involvement in risky settings and detailing intrinsically secure equipment.
- ✓Experience in process environments such as chemical, glass batch, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
- ✓Project estimation experience is essential.
- ✓Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and excellent interpersonal skills, capable of exerting influence even without direct authority.
- ✓Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, encompassing the skill to educate and address varied audiences effectively.
- ✓Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and analytical skills.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
- ✓Ability to be on-site at our offices in Rochester, NY, and/or Rush, NY.
Location: Position is based onsite at our Rochester or Rush, NY locations.
The BIG payoff
Re:Build Optimation offers an opportunity to work on innovative industrial automation projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Our team values ingenuity, technical skills, and a dedication to excellence. If you are passionate about shaping the
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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:Build Optimation is seeking an outstanding Senior Controls Engineer with extensive knowledge in industrial process control and electrical and instrumentation systems design. We require a seasoned expert who thrives in working closely with clients, project coordinators, and internal departments to provide seamless automation solutions. The perfect candidate will demonstrate a strong zeal for creativity and a dedication to enhancing manufacturing systems.
What you get to do
- •Work together with customers, project managers, and team members to outline, record, and grasp project requirements.
- •Create estimates for the completion of process control projects.
- •Design and develop electrical and instrumentation systems related to the control of industrial processes and environments.
- •Specify and integrate field instrumentation such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level sensors.
- •Select and apply intrinsically safe instrumentation and wiring practices for hazardous environments, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.
- •Develop bills of materials, request vendor quotations, and oversee the procurement of electrical and instrumentation components.
- •Ensure electrical designs are functional, robust, and cost-effective, adhering to industry standards and safety protocols.
- •Apply project management skills to maintain scope, schedule, and budget.
- •Conduct site acceptance tests and support equipment installation and commissioning.
- •Work on site and company-specific initiatives as requested.
What you bring to the Team
- •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a similar field.
- •At least 8 years of background in electrical engineering and instrumentation in industrial automation or manufacturing, or a blend of academic