Manufacturing Controls Engineer

2 days ago

Garland, TX, United States Disability Solutions Full-time
Job Description
Job Description

Now Hiring: Manufacturing Controls 1 Engineer

Location: Garland, TX (On-Site)


Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | On-Call Rotation (~1 weekend every 4–5 weeks; mostly remote support)

Compensation: $80,000 – $83,000/year base + Annual Performance Incentive (API) Bonus

Total Value: Rare Pension Plan, 6% 401(k) Match, Comprehensive Health Coverage, Continuing Education & Relocation Assistance


Welcome to Your Next Career Move

Are you an ambitious engineer with hands-on industrial plant experience looking to take the next big step in your career?


Mastrovito Associates has partnered with a global manufacturing leader to find a Manufacturing Controls 1 Engineer to join an elite engineering group in Garland, Texas. Our client’s facility is undergoing a major expansion, and this role is a key addition to building long-term site engineering capacity.


If you enjoy a balanced mix of field troubleshooting and project-level engineering—and want clear, structured avenues for rapid career growth—we’d love to welcome you to the team.


Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Clear Path for Growth: You won't be stuck in a entry-level pipeline. Candidates in this role can advance to Controls 2 and Controls 3 levels within a few years, with long-term avenues into Regional Engineering Management or Corporate Continuous Improvement.
  • Balanced Workflow (40/60 Split): Enjoy the dynamic mix of plant-floor troubleshooting (40%) alongside cross-functional teams and focused office time (60%) dedicated to designing and managing capital projects.
  • Heavy Capital Project Exposure: Work directly on an engineering team managing 20+ capital projects annually, giving you rich, high-visibility experience early in your career.
  • Unbeatable Benefits: Beyond competitive base pay and performance bonuses, enjoy top-tier security with a pension plan, a 6% 401(k) match, ongoing education support, and full relocation assistance.


What You’ll Be Doing

As a Controls 1 Engineer, you will serve as a go-to technical resource for day-to-day operations while helping lead site expansion projects:

  • Optimize & Support: Utilize PLC and HMI systems to optimize plant throughput, maintain strict quality control, and streamline production.
  • Troubleshoot & Resolve: Partner directly with operations, maintenance, and quality teams on the plant floor to diagnose and resolve hardware, controls, and process bottlenecks.
  • Drive Capital Projects: Contribute to the design, construction, installation, and commissioning of small-to-midsize capital investments and plant improvement initiatives.
  • Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, cut cycle times, and author standard operating procedures (SOPs) for site teams.


What We’re Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

  • Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Gre