About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Industrial Automation & Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Join a confidential client’s controls team supporting industrial automation and manufacturing equipment. This entry-level Controls Engineer role focuses on hands-on learning and practical support of PLC/HMI-based control systems.

• Assist with basic PLC programming, troubleshooting, and small modifications.
• Support and maintain PLC and HMI systems that control manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control-system faults under guidance from senior engineers and maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve equipment uptime and performance.
• Follow established safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and technical standards while learning on-the-job.

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Qualifications — Required

We welcome recent graduates and technically trained candidates. Replace employer name references with "confidential client" in any application materials.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, or related technical program — OR equivalent technical training / hands-on experience.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming concepts and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and understand basic electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with PLC↔HMI communication and common industrial protocols (hands-on exposure or coursework).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, coursework, lab work, or hands-on projects involving PLCs, HMIs, or automation systems.
• Practical exposure to manufacturing equipment or electrical troubleshooting.
• Any experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar control platforms is a plus (not required).

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What You’ll Gain

• Practical, on-the-job training in PLC programming and industrial controls.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
• Mentorship from senior controls engineers and opportunity to grow into a full-time engineering role after the contract-to-hire period.
• A safety-first culture and structured technical standards to accelerate learning.

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Additional Details

• Location: Edgemere, MD (on-site)
• Job type: Contract-to-Hire (Contractor)
• Estimated pay: $65,176 per year (estimated; reported by the source)
• Work authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for our confidential client

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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