Controls Engineer
Actalent
Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005929523
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Controls Engineer where you will act as an 'internal equipment builder', collaborating with various teams across diverse programs, including Optimus, semi, battery, and drive units. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on multiple projects, unlike other teams that focus on specific areas like battery or energy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and program PLCs from scratch, with a focus on incoming projects.
- Work on commissioning-related tasks and hardware commissioning.
- Utilize TIA Portal for programming, ensuring recent experience within the last two years.
- Design full screen applications using Ignition version 8.1 and above.
- Troubleshoot networks using Profinet, even if network troubleshooting experience is minimal.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in PLC programming, specifically Siemens PLCs.
- Experience with TIA Portal in the last two years.
- Ability to program from scratch, rather than just maintaining existing code.
- Familiarity with Ignition version 8.1 for full screen design purposes.
- Understanding of Profinet for network troubleshooting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in controls engineering, HMI, and robotics.
- Commissioning-related and hardware commissioning experience.
- No more than seven years of professional experience.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, NV.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Sparks,NV.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Garrett Brittain
Phone: (559) 650-1616
Email: gabrittain@actalentservices.com
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