Controls Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Control Systems Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in designing and developing electrical devices and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, improve product performance, and support new product development projects.

Responsibilities Include

• Prepare detailed schematics and working engineering drawings of electrical devices and system
• Design control system for the machine including panel layout, machine safety, specifying electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic components
• Conduct electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic design, peripheral device programming, machine PLC programming, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with build and electrical teams and provide customer documentation
• Travel to install site for install and runoffs with customer
• Ability to work interact with customers and vendors
• Work with R&D team on new product development projects including design, testing and technical support
• Provide assembly team with technical support during assembly and managing Final Assembly Test
• Work on continuous improvement activities to improve product performance, cost and standardization
• Generate bills of materials from specifications and drawings
• Work with cross-functional teams to solve problems and develop solutions for customers

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
• 6+ years experience with Allen Bradley and AutoCAD Electrical
• PLC Programming in the Allen Bradley environment (RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, CCW)
• HMI Programming in the Allen Bradley environment (FTview)
• Electrical schematic drafting in AutoCAD Electrical
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting experience
• Understanding of electrical design concepts and processes, components, circuits, and power distribution
• Electrical schematic drafting and AutoCAD Electrical experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• Customer relations/interpersonal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Packaging automation experience preferred
• Field engineering experience
• Proficient in Allen Bradley environment (RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, CCW)
• Experience in industrial machine controls
• Working knowledge of NEC< NFPA-79 and UL-508

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $57.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eastlake,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

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.

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