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PLC Jobs by State
Controls work follows manufacturing, logistics and energy, and so does this board. Pick a state to see only the openings there, with the cities and employers hiring right now.
PLC Jobs in Texas →
Controls and automation openings in Austin, Plano and Webster, including Tesla Automation in Austin and commissioning work in Plano.
4 open rolesPLC Jobs in California →
Openings in San Diego, Fremont, Long Beach and San Jose, from cell manufacturing and facilities controls to systems integration.
2 open rolesPLC Jobs in New York →
Openings in Baldwinsville and Brewerton, including an onsite controls engineer role at Schneider Packaging Equipment.
2 open rolesPLC Jobs in Florida →
Automation and controls engineer openings in Orlando with Rockwell Automation and Siemens Energy.
1 open rolePLC Jobs in Pennsylvania →
An electrical controls engineer role in Harrisburg.
2 open rolesPLC Jobs in Minnesota →
Control systems openings in Brainerd and Maple Grove, including a systems integration engineer role at Cybertrol.
1 open rolePLC Jobs in Illinois →
A PLC programmer role at Jordan Industrial in Mt. Zion. DMC Engineering also hires automation engineers at any DMC office location.
2 open rolesPLC Jobs in Indiana →
Openings in Indianapolis, including a Controls Engineer I role at Bastian Solutions that can be done remotely from anywhere in the US.
1 open rolePLC Jobs in Virginia →
An electrical controls engineer role at American Hofmann in Lynchburg.
1 open rolePLC Jobs in Idaho →
A staff or senior facilities instrumentation and controls engineer role at Micron Technology in Boise, also open in Clay, NY.
1 open rolePLC Jobs in Missouri →
An automation controls engineer opening in St. Louis with Malisko Engineering.
1 open rolePLC Jobs in Georgia →
A Controls Engineer II opening in Kennesaw with PET Systems, LLC.
PLC Jobs by City
Every city with a live opening on the board today. Select a city to filter the list above to that location.
Browse Jobs by Role
Employers use overlapping titles for controls work. Browse by the title you search for, and read the posting itself for the platforms, travel and experience it actually asks for.
Browse Jobs by Employer
Companies with live openings on the board right now, from automation majors and integrators to manufacturers hiring in-house controls teams.
Career Guides for PLC Programmers
Practical guides written for people who do, or want to do, controls work: what the jobs pay, how to get in, which platforms to learn, and how to get hired.
About PLC and Industrial Automation Careers
PLC programmers and controls engineers keep production running. A programmable logic controller is the industrial computer behind factory lines, packaging machines, warehouse automation, water plants and energy facilities. The people who program and troubleshoot those systems are hired under titles like PLC programmer, controls engineer, automation engineer, controls technician and systems integrator, which is why this board groups all of them in one place instead of scattering them across a general job site.
The work is hands on and varied. A typical week mixes writing and debugging ladder logic, building HMI screens, checking I/O and wiring, tuning drives and motion, and commissioning equipment on the plant floor. Allen-Bradley and Siemens are the two platforms named most often in United States postings, and experience with either one, plus the ability to troubleshoot under pressure when a line is down, is what employers pay for.
Demand is broad. Automotive and EV plants, food and beverage, logistics and distribution, pharmaceuticals, energy and general manufacturing all run on PLC controlled equipment, and plants in Texas, California, the Southeast and the Midwest hire controls talent year round. Use the state, city, role and employer links above to narrow the current openings, read the career guides for salary and hiring detail, and sign up for job alerts so new postings reach you first.
PLC Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a PLC programmer do?
A PLC programmer writes, tests and troubleshoots the logic that runs programmable logic controllers, the industrial computers that control machines and production lines. The work covers ladder logic and other PLC languages, HMI and SCADA screens, wiring and I/O checks, commissioning new equipment and keeping existing lines running.
How much does a PLC programmer make?
Pay varies by experience, industry, travel and location. Entry level PLC and controls roles commonly start around $55,000 to $75,000 a year, experienced programmers and controls engineers commonly earn $80,000 to $115,000, and senior, lead or heavily travelling specialists can earn $120,000 or more, often with overtime on top. Our PLC Programmer Salary Guide breaks it down by role and experience.
What is the difference between a PLC programmer and a controls engineer?
The titles overlap a lot in real postings. PLC programmer roles tend to focus on writing and debugging PLC code. Controls engineer roles usually add system design, panel and network design, project ownership and sometimes a degree requirement. Many employers use the titles interchangeably, so read the posting, not just the title.
Which PLC platforms should I learn first?
In the United States, Allen-Bradley from Rockwell Automation is the most commonly requested platform in job postings, with Siemens a strong second, especially in automotive and global manufacturing. Learning one deeply, then adding the other, covers the large majority of US postings. Our Allen-Bradley vs Siemens guide explains how to choose.
Are PLC programmers in demand?
Yes. Manufacturers, logistics operators, food and beverage plants, energy companies and EV and battery plants all run on PLC controlled equipment, and experienced programmers and controls engineers are consistently hard to hire. That demand is why this board exists as a focused alternative to general job sites.
How do I apply for a job on this board?
Select any listing to see its details, then use the Apply button. That opens the employer official posting in a new tab, and you submit your application directly with the employer. There is no middleman and no account to create.
How much does it cost an employer to post a job?
A standard posting is $99 for 30 days. A featured posting is $199 for 30 days and is pinned to the top of the board. The owner confirms each posting with you before it goes live, and no payment is taken until that confirmation.
Hiring PLC Programmers or Controls Engineers?
General job sites bury controls roles in unrelated results. This board is read by PLC programmers and automation engineers who search by platform, role and city. Post where the right candidates actually look.
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Career Guides and Resources
Guides for PLC programmers, controls engineers and anyone trying to break into industrial automation: salary benchmarks, career paths, platform comparisons, and resume and interview prep, all tied back to the live openings on this board.
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