Controls Engineer
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Permanent
- Oct 2, 2026
Controls Engineer - Progress to leadership
Wilmington, Delaware | $95,000 - $125,000 + Bonus + Profit Share
+ PTO + 401(k) + Full Training & Development
Are you a Controls Engineer looking for a role where you can develop into a senior engineering position, with direct access to experienced leadership?
Would you value the chance to work closely with a Director of Engineering, learn from their experience and be given the training and support to progress your career?
This is a long-established, family-run manufacturer that is continuing to grow and is looking for a Controls Engineer they can invest in for the long term.
You'll work closely with the Director of Engineering, gaining hands-on exposure to PLCs, HMIs, DCS, plant upgrades and engineering projects while being supported with training, certifications and further education.
The role gives you a genuine mix of hands-on controls engineering and project work. You'll be on the plant floor troubleshooting and improving systems, while also getting involved with P&IDs, AutoCAD Electrical, budgets, vendors and contractors.
If you've got the controls experience and want to build towards greater responsibility, this is a chance to join a stable business where your development is genuinely supported.
The Role:
Troubleshoot, modify and improve PLC, HMI and DCS systems
Support plant upgrades, controls projects and continuous improvement
Work across the plant floor and engineering office, including P&IDs and AutoCAD Electrical
Coordinate contractors, vendors and internal teams on engineering projects
The Person:
Controls Engineering experience with PLCs and HMIs
Background in manufacturing or a process-based environment
Ambitious engineer looking to develop towards senior engineering responsibility
U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Reference Number: #BBBH272264
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Wilmington, Delaware
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US$95,000 - US$125,000 per annum + Bonus, Profit Sharing, Progression
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Engineering
Discipline
BBBH272264_1790937264
Reference Number
02 Oct 2026
Posted
Jake Sims
Principal Consultant
