Controls Engineer

ZipStaff Inc.; Yucca (AZ); Remote; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) + 401(k) matching

Paid time off

Referral Program

Job summary

ZipStaff Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain equipment used to monitor and control complex engineering systems for a leading manufacturer in construction and mining equipment.

This contract role runs from November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2028 and supports the Yucca, AZ area remotely. You will join the autonomy validation and technology development group, focusing on test planning, execution, and troubleshooting of autonomous systems, with

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in controls engineering, electrical design, or automated systems.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
• Experience in testing, evaluating, and calibrating hardware and control products.
• Self-directed, quality-focused approach with strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work remotely supporting the Yucca, AZ area.

Responsibilities

• Design,develop,install, and maintain equipment used to monitor and control complex engineering systems and processes.
• Support test planning, execution, and troubleshooting for complex autonomous systems.
• Apply knowledge of electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
• Test, evaluate, and calibrate hardware and control products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional support and product teams.

Skills

Controls engineering

Electrical design

Automated systems

Electrical requirements

Robotic safety standards

Motor controls

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Title: Controls Engineer 2

Location: Yucca, AZ (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)

About the Opportunity: ZipStaff is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain equipment used to monitor and control complex engineering systems and processes for a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

Working within the autonomy validation and technology development group, this role focuses heavily on test planning, execution, and troubleshooting complex autonomous systems. The assignment runs from November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2028.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, install, and maintain equipment used to monitor and control complex engineering systems and processes.
• Support test planning, execution, and troubleshooting for complex autonomous systems.
• Apply knowledge of electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
• Test, evaluate, and calibrate hardware and control products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional support and product teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in controls engineering, electrical design, or automated systems.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
• Experience in testing, evaluating, and calibrating hardware and control products.
• Self-directed, quality-focused approach with strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work remotely supporting the Yucca, AZ area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Autonomy validation experience or background in autonomous engineering systems.
• Hands-on experience with advanced data analysis tools for complex troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with support and product teams.
• Continuous learning mindset in a technology development environment.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Referral Program.

About ZipStaff:

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.