Controls Engineer

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

Description:

The Controls Engineer supports and develops controls and electrical specifications for all new and existing equipment. This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and supporting PLC's, HMI's, and VFD's.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, etc. using CAD.

• Design and interpret PLC code for customized material handling applications.

• Specify and verify controls requirements on new equipment and existing equipment retrofits including maintenance of accurate controls drawings and documentation.

• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Partner with engineers regarding project accuracy, design, standards, and design documentation.

• Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.

• Create bills of materials that include control enclosure, components, and wire.

• Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers.

• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.

• Create drawings from written and verbal specifications.

• Partner with production as a technical resource.

• Inspect shop panels for correct wiring and set up.

• Resolve any engineering issues as they arise in fabrication, assembly, and service.

• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.

• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, to include adjustment/set-up of drives and control devices, point-to-point wire check out, check out of PLC code, etc. Travel up to 30%.

Skills:

PLC programming, Allen-bradley, controls design, control panel design, autocad electrical, automation systems, Programming, Schematic, Electrical engineering, Controls engineering, Hmi, Electrical design, Allen bradley plc, VFDs, VFD, PLC, wiring diagrams

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of PLC programming
• 2+ years' experience with electrical systems or manufacturing experience required.
• 2+ years' experience working with CAD Electrical required

Employee Perks:

• Paid Weekly

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plans

• Abenity Discount Program

• PTO & Holiday Pay

• Udemy Courses

• Work Life Balance

Why Actalent?

• Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

• Work with a dedicated career partner specialized in your skill set

• We advocate on your behalf so you get what you want and need out of your job

• Get performance feedback, career advice, and access to ongoing professional development tools

• Build your career and learn new skills through projects as diverse as your curiosity

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.