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Controls Engineer Reviews
What is it like working as a Controls Engineer?
March 2017
Satisfying and stressful.
Controls Engineer in Minneapolis:
If you are willing to put in the hours, producing physical machines that DO something is very rewarding. But, it is a business and there is always a schedule and a budget.
March 2017
Underappreciated.
Controls Engineer in Toledo:
Pros: I am challenged at work daily.
Cons: It doesn't matter how hard you work. The weak employees are treated the same as the strong.
October 2016
What projects will I be involved in.
Controls Engineer:
Agree the system requirements and develop your control algorithms based on the requirements. Always test your development models and ask for advice if uncertain in any way.
October 2016
Technical Excellence.
Controls Engineer:
Pros: Good place for technology and innovation.
Cons: Lack of recognition and mentoring for new employees.
March 2016
A decent stepping stone to bigger and better things.
Controls Engineer:
Pros: My schedule is usually flexible and I can work from home if I need to.
Cons: Sometimes I am required to spend several weeks or even months at a time far away from home working very long (12 hour) days, often 6 or 7 days a week until my part of the project is complete.
January 2016
Controls Engineer:
Find a company that values the importance of Controls Engineering.
September 2015
GM.
Controls Engineer:
Pros: Work flexibility, perks, management opportunity.
Cons: Stress level, not enough support, work load.
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