Controls Engineer

Post Date

Mar 25, 2026

Location

Aurora,
Colorado

ZIP/Postal Code

80019
US
May 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

DGW-0190f71a-37ed-4dc3-b830-3e9789a03631

Pay Rate

$44 - $55 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An Engineering company specializing in custom conveyor systems design, commissioning, and integration is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team in Aurora, CO. As a Controls Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design of custom control systems for various clients within logistics, manufacturing, and air industries. Responsibilities include programming PLCs and HMIs from existing standard templates, including VFD's and graphical touchscreens. You will be working with Rockwell Software, Allen-Bradley hardware, and a small amount of AutoCAD design modification at fluctuating percentages depending on the projects at the time.

The company is well established and continually growing in a recession proof industry. The position is a 6 Month Contract to Hire (will go permanent after 6 months with room for advancement). A federal background check and drug test are required upon an offer being extended.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree heavily preferred

5+ years' experience programming PLC and HMI from concept to completion (canned logic is ok if involved as a systems integrator)

3+ years AutoCAD design experience for industrial control panels

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience designing Conveyor systems

Rockwell Automation - RS Logic 5000, RS Factory Talk View (Graphics package)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.