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 engineeringand want clear, structured avenues for rapid career growthwe’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 (Green Card holder). (Note: Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship, including OPT/CPT programs, cannot be considered).
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or 4+ years of practical engineering experience) PLUS at least 1 year of relevant industrial, manufacturing, or heavy process experience.
- Controls Knowledge: Formal training or at least 1 year of hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting PLC and/or HMI systems.
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Experience applying Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies.
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to bring your skills to a expanding global manufacturing leader where your technical expertise and career progression are truly valued, we want to hear from you.
