Controls Engineer: (Entry Level)

Controls Engineer: (Entry Level to 4 Years)
Salary range: $70,000–$110,000
Industrial Automation 
Dallas, TX

We are seeking a motivated Entry Level Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of industrial automation systems for advanced defense manufacturing. This role is ideal for early career engineers looking to gain hands on experience with PLC programming, controls design, and automated system integration under the guidance of senior and principal engineers. Salary range: $70,000–$110,000

You will work within multidisciplinary project teams and receive mentorship as you develop your technical foundations and grow toward independent engineering ownership.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the development, testing, and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLC programs under supervision.
• Support integration of robots, sensors, drives, and vision systems with PLCs and HMIs.
• Aid in commissioning and field support for automated equipment.
• Help create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Perform basic robot teaching and support senior engineers in refining robot paths.
• Contribute to system builds and installation tasks alongside panel technicians.
• Learn and apply standards such as NFPA 79, ISO 13849, and UL 508A.

Who You Are (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar.
• 0–4 years of hands on experience with industrial automation (internships included).
• Basic understanding of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Eagerness to learn robotics, vision systems, and control panel design.
• Strong communication and willingness to work closely with mentors.

ENTRY LEVEL CONTROLS ENGINEERS. TWO ROLES.
These are early career roles.
• Candidates are expected to support senior engineers and learn through hands on execution.
• Minimum expectations. PLC fundamentals.
• Basic HMI exposure.
• Basic electrical schematics and wiring concepts.
• Field support and commissioning assistance.
• Safety expectations. Will be trained at IPS on ANSI B11, RIA 15.06, NFPA 79, and UL508A.
• They will not own safety decisions or risk acceptance.

What We Provide:

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) and performance-based incentives.
• Generous employer contribution to the Employee portion of medical insurance (75+%).
• Dental, Vision, and Gap insurance offered.
• Employer-paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401(k) employer match and immediately vested.
• Generous paid time off policy.