Controls Engineer

JOB TITLE: Controls Engineer LOCATION: Ocala, FL PAY RATE: $53.65/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client. Job Details: Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension) Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna) Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S. Qualifying Questions: Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary? Summary: Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing databases used by production equipment Troubleshoot server infrastructure supporting automation systems (Windows/Linux) Support and administer SCADA/historian platforms (Ignition or equivalent) Diagnose and resolve production outages related to data systems Monitor system performance, memory, storage, and service health Manage backups, redundancy, and disaster recovery Support industrial Ethernet communications between machines Standardize and replicate automation infrastructure across production lines Document architecture, recovery procedures, and operational processes Collaborate with controls engineers and IT/network teams Identify systemic risks and design improvements to prevent repeat failures Participate in on-call support for critical production systems Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 5+ years in manufacturing, automation, or industrial systems 2+ years supporting SQL databases in a production environment 1+ years Windows Server or Linux administration 3+ years industrial networking fundamentals (Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, or similar) 3+ years troubleshooting live production outages Ignition certification or equivalent SCADA platform experience Electronics manufacturing experience SQL Server DBA experience VMware or virtualization experience Scripting experience (PowerShell or Python) Experience with historian or MES systems Industrial cybersecurity familiarity Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking knowledge CompTIA Server+ or Linux+ certification Experience deploying repeatable automation architectures Conveyors – 1–2 years Electronics – 1–2 years Networking configuration and maintenance – 1–2 years Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) – 1–2 years Relational Databases – 1–2 years Manufacturing Experience – 2–4 years Process Automation – 2–4 years Cisco – 1–2 years Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR). About Us: The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations. Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense Take your career to new heights—apply today! Engineers - #vij