115 automation controls engineer jobs at 80 companies in Chatham, NJ
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Automation & Controls Engineer
South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
$95k-$110k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Zina's Fine Foods: Family-owned New Jersey manufacturer of deli salads, prepared meals, soups, and sides for retail and foodservice customers.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent engineering experience, 5+ years designing and troubleshooting industrial controls, Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC expertise, commissioning leadership, driver's license, and proficiency with VFDs, servos, HMIs, and industrial networks.
PLC, ladder logic, structured text, Allen Bradley, Siemens, VFD, HMI, servo, industrial networks, NEMA 4X, IP69K, GMP, HACCP, SQF
ZT Systems: Purpose-Built Next-Gen AI Infrastructure
8+ YOEAdvanced engineering, computer science, data science, or related degree; 8+ years in high-volume manufacturing; controls, automation, mechatronics, data analysis, CAD, PLC, robotics, vision, and scripting expertise.
ZT SystemsNASDAQ: SANM: Manufactures custom server and storage hardware for data centers.
8+ YOE8+ years in high-volume manufacturing; strong controls/mechatronics, CAD, PLC, data analysis; robotics, vision, and automation experience; advanced engineering degree.
New Technology Introduction Automation Controls Engineer , Global Central Reliability Team
Boston or Austin or Nashville or Bellevue or Arlington or New York
$69k-$115k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Multinational technology focused on e-commerce and cloud computing.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 3+ years PLC programming and automation controls engineering experience, experience with complex control system design, cross-functional program coordination, and familiarity with industrial control standards and safety.
PennEngineering: Privately owned manufacturing group serving automotive, electronics, datacom, electric-vehicle, and industrial markets with fasteners and installation equipment.
Experience designing, programming, commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing systems, especially robotic integration; willingness to travel up to 30% to customer sites.
Austin or Chicago or New York City or Redwood City or San Francisco or United States
$130k-$145k/yrHybridFull Time
BoxNYSE: BOX: Intelligent content management and collaboration platform.
5+ YOE5+ years in SaaS GRC or information security; GCP, AI architectures, data governance, model validation, NIST, PCI, ISO, SOC 2, communication, and process improvement experience.
Fluidstack: Building and operating civilization-scale data center infrastructure for AI.
Hands-on experience commissioning building or data center control systems, writing test procedures, programming BMS/PLC platforms, analyzing trend data, and turning findings into upstream fixes.
Baldor Specialty Foods: Family-owned specialty food distributor serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, retailers, and other foodservice operators.
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 0–3 years automation/controls experience, basic PLC/HMI and electrical schematic knowledge, SQL skills, structured troubleshooting, and ability to work in live refrigerated warehouse.
PerrigoNYSE: PRGO: Consumer self-care products and over-the-counter health solutions.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, 7–10 years of automation, controls, or manufacturing systems experience, supervisory experience, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC expertise, and FDA/cGMP manufacturing experience.
PLC, HMI, SCADA, Building Management Systems (BMS), OSI PI, Historian, MES, RedZone, POMS, AutoCAD, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, ISA-88, ISA-95, GAMP
Phoenix or Fort Worth or New York City or San Francisco or Maine or Virginia or Minnesota or Ohio or Vermont or California or New York or Colorado or Hawaii or Illinois or Maryland or New Jersey or Washington or Massachusetts or United States or Washington
$82k-$166k/yrOnsiteFull Time
StantecNYSE, TSX: STN: Global design, engineering, and consulting firm.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 5–10 years heavy‑industry engineering/design/construction experience, PE eligible, PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA design, instrumentation specification, MS Office and MS Teams proficiency, willing to travel (~10%).
JLLNYSE: JLL: Global commercial real estate and investment management services.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; proven ability to lead and mentor automation engineers; CMMS proficiency; strong English communication, problem-solving, and flexibility to work varied shifts; PLC/HMI/SCADA and motor controls experience preferred.
RepligenNASDAQ: RGEN: Develops and manufactures bioprocessing technologies for pharmaceutical drug production.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or equivalent, 3+ years automation/controls experience in regulated manufacturing, PLC/HMI/SCADA proficiency, strong troubleshooting and documentation skills, ability to travel ~25%.
Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000, Siemens, DeltaV, AutomationDirect, Wonderware System Platform, iFIX, Ignition, Siemens WinCC, TIA Portal, AutomationDirect C-more, C#, JavaScript, Ladder Logic, Function Block, Boolean logic, SQL, Python, Java, Visual Basic, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Pine Brook or Wayne or Newark or Morristown or Montclair
$92k-$164k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Optum RxNYSE: UNH: Diversified health care helping people live healthier lives.
Industrial automation and robotics design experience; PLC and robotic programming; electrical controls knowledge; complex project leadership; driving distance to Pine Brook, NJ; legal work authorization without sponsorship.
Blue Bell or Cranberry Township or Pittsburgh or Warren or Latham or Charlotte or Riverside or Tinley Park or Detroit or Houston
$129k-$167k/yrHybridFull Time
EmersonNYSE: EMR: Global technology and engineering providing innovative solutions.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field, 7+ years in controls and automation, hydro plant control experience, PLC/HMI programming, networking knowledge, and domestic travel up to 30%.
ProMach: Designs, manufactures, and integrates comprehensive packaging and processing solutions.
Not explicitly stated; role focuses on controls engineering to improve packaging performance and automation for processing and packaging machines. E-Verify used for employment eligibility.
3+ YOEDegree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or robotics engineering or equivalent ability; 3+ years of hands-on automation experience; cobot, CAD, electrical, controls, and Python skills.
CAD, FDM, Python, SiLA 2, OPC-UA, Modbus, SBS, TCP
Marotta Controls: Family-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer making control systems for military and commercial spacecraft, aircraft, ships, and submarines.
4+ YOEBachelor’s in electrical/mechatronics/automation; 4+ years in automation in manufacturing; PLC/HMI/industrial control; robotics; lean/Six Sigma; industrial networks; MES/SCADA; strong communication and project skills; US citizen.
ReckittLondon Stock Exchange: RKT: Global consumer goods leader in hygiene, health, and nutrition.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing required. Requires electrical controls, automation, PLC, troubleshooting, analytical, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
AvantorNYSE: AVTR: Provides chemicals, laboratory equipment, and services to life sciences.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; 4+ years in controls, automation, or integration. Requires Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, HMI, electrical schematics, VFDs, and instrumentation.
Flex-Tek: Global provider of engineered heat and gas delivery for the aerospace, medical, industrial, and construction industries.
3+ YOE3+ years automation engineering experience in manufacturing; experience with CNC, robotics, controls integration, CAD; bachelor's in engineering preferred; strong troubleshooting and project leadership skills.