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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!

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