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Posted August 02, 2026

Controls Engineer (#10573ME)

Search Masters, Inc
Newport News, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

  • Company is a global leader in engineered metal products!
  • Manufactures components for the aerospace/military industry!

Job Description

· Deliver electrical engineering and project management expertise to enhance plant operations and drive continuous improvement

· Manage electrical and controls aspects of capital projects, process improvement initiatives, and equipment upgrades

· Lead projects end-to-end from planning and design through installation, startup, and commissioning

· Provide programming expertise across a range of automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, Servo Drives, VFDs, and SCADA systems

· Identify and implement improvements to automation and control systems to optimize plant performance

· Develop electrical panel layouts utilizing 3D design packages

Key Requirements

· BS Degree in Engineering required

· Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with programming electrical systems such as PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs

· Broad familiarity with a wide variety of automation brands and platforms is highly desirable

· Ability to work with diverse legacy systems and drive modernization and upgrade efforts

· Proficiency in 3D design packages for electrical panel layout

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
  • All applications must be accompanied by a resume and contact information

Please forward your resume to Mike Ellis and reference job #10573ME

\nCompany Description

Since 1973, Search Masters has been a leader in Northeast Ohio in Executive Search and professional placement. Specializing in the Engineering and Manufacturing Industries, Search Masters has carved a niche in placing industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, manufacturing managers, plant managers, operations professionals, and other functional roles such as IT, Sales, Marketing, and Accounting. Search Master's knowledgeable and dedicated employment counselors, proprietary software solution, and proven system make this firm an excellent business partner for anyone in Northeast Ohio looking to add talent or take the next step in their career.

Company Description

Since 1973, Search Masters has been a leader in Northeast Ohio in Executive Search and professional placement. Specializing in the Engineering and Manufacturing Industries, Search Masters has carved a niche in placing industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, manufacturing managers, plant managers, operations professionals, and other functional roles such as IT, Sales, Marketing, and Accounting. Search Master's knowledgeable and dedicated employment counselors, proprietary software solution, and proven system make this firm an excellent business partner for anyone in Northeast Ohio looking to add talent or take the next step in their career.

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