New Job Opening: Controls Engineer in Fort Myers, FL

Job Description

I have a client in Fort Myers, FL who’s looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team. This person will be supporting automation projects through PLC programming, software development, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

This role is ideal for someone with a few solid years of controls or automation experience who wants to grow into more project ownership while working with a stable, established engineering team.

This is an onsite DIRECT-HIRE position with 20-25% travel.

Job Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or PLC programming


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred, not required)


• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming and ladder logic


• Exposure to automation software development or industrial control systems


• Experience with startup, testing, or commissioning of automated equipment


• Ability to travel 20–25% for commissioning and customer support


• Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working in a manufacturing environment

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