Controls Engineer

About the Role

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of smart manufacturing. You’ll design, implement, and support cutting‑edge projects that boost capability, throughput, yields, and overall operational excellence. Leveraging modern IoT solutions, data‑driven insights, and Lean methodologies, you will become a key driver of continuous improvement and advanced automation.

You’ll collaborate across engineering, production, and supplier teams—leading technical initiatives, solving complex problems, and ensuring production systems operate at peak performance. If you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and love turning challenges into solutions, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Lead Automation & Improvement Initiatives

• Design and implement manufacturing projects that enhance efficiency, capacity, and machine capability.
• Deploy IoT‑based monitoring tools and smart data‑collection systems to support real‑time decision‑making.

Be the Technical Backbone

• Provide expert-level technical support, coaching, and guidance to internal teams and external suppliers.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, cost estimates, project reports, and training materials.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Monitor and analyze production KPIs such as uptime, scrap, yields, defect rates, and machine performance.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis initiatives and communicate actionable findings to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Support asset management strategies, operational audits, predictive maintenance programs, and scrap reduction projects.

Essential Skills

• Advanced PLC programming and troubleshooting expertise.
• Strong exp in IoT integration for real‑time data capture and analytics.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Familiarity with Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, VSM) and continuous improvement principles.
• Skilled in leading RCA investigations and presenting insights.
• Proficient in data analysis for manufacturing optimization.
• Experience creating high-quality technical documentation and training resources.
• Solid understanding of EHS guidelines, LOTO procedures, and machine safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• (Associate degree with equivalent experience also considered).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with a strong focus on equipment programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and predictive maintenance tools.

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Relo Assistance – Applicable Benefits Snapshot: PTO: 18 Paid Time Off days plus 4 floating holidays, totaling 22 days 8 company paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Retirement Savings Plan: Includes a 401K which offers $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of your contribution. You are eligible to contribute from your date of hire, with a 2-year vesting period for the company match. Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Benefit, Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Family Building Benefit

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.