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PLCs · HMIs · instrumentation — open controls & instrumentation tech roles at US plants and manufacturers.
There are 44 open controls & instrumentation tech roles in our index right now, including roles at SpaceX, Veolia North America, HelloFresh, Bosch Group and Cornerstone Building Brands — hands-on work across Texas, Wisconsin, Virginia, Ohio and Arizona and more. Roles like these typically pay $25–$55/hr, and many listings show a pay range up front so you can compare before you apply.
Maintenance Jobs
44 roles · updated daily
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Maintenance Electrician / Controls
Instrument Technician, Level 3
Automation and Controls Technician

Controls Technician
Controls Technician
McWane Ductile Ohio - Process Control Tech (PLC Technician)
Where the controls & instrumentation tech jobs are
Companies hiring controls and instrumentation techs
Job categories that come up in controls & instrumentation tech listings
Controls & Instrumentation Tech jobs — FAQ
How much do controls and instrumentation techs earn?
Listings here run about $25–$55/hr. That's based on current controls & instrumentation tech listings; night and rotating shifts usually add a differential, and overtime is common in plant maintenance.
Which companies are hiring controls and instrumentation techs?
Recent employers in our index include SpaceX, Veolia North America, HelloFresh, Bosch Group and Cornerstone Building Brands. New roles are added as employers post them — check back or set an alert.
What certifications help controls and instrumentation techs get hired?
Employers most often want PLC, Electrical, Instrumentation and Pneumatics. Stacking credentials — especially electrical and PLC/controls on top of mechanical skills — moves you up the pay range.
Where are the controls & instrumentation tech jobs?
Right now the openings cluster in Texas, Wisconsin, Virginia, Ohio and Arizona — manufacturing, food and beverage, energy, and heavy-industrial facilities. Browse by state to see what's near you.
How do I apply for controls & instrumentation tech jobs?
Every listing links straight to the employer's application. Filter by shift, certification, employment type, and minimum pay, then apply — no account required.
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