Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Columbus, IN

Job Description

Join a leading automotive supplier known for its expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, and lifecycle change, driving innovation in the automotive industry. This company manufactures tooling and weld equipment for North American plants. The Controls Engineer will play a critical role in designing and implementing electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems.
• Modify and program PLCs.
• Design and build control cabinets for unassembled machinery.
• Travel to company sites for integration and installation of control systems.
• Identify and recommend electrical motors and power supply requirements.
• Work with Ethernet communications such as DeviceNet, Profinet, and Profibus.
• Integrate safety PLCs and safe I/O.
• Understand OSHA requirements and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of professional controls engineering experience.
• Proficiency in PLCs (RsLogix500 and RsLogix5000).
• Experience with control system design.
• Proficient in Ethernet networking (Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with additional PLC brands.
• Familiarity with Structured Text.

Work Environment

Expect to travel approximately 25% to regional sites including Fort Wayne, IN, Toledo, OH, Franklin, KY, Louisville, KY, and Chattanooga, TN. The work schedule is 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, with occasional flexibility required. Work is performed on-site in a clean and climate-controlled environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, IN.

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.