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Job Title: Sr Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Sr Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our goal of being a highly automated manufacturing company. You will collaborate closely with external equipment suppliers and internal teams, including Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance, to design, program, test, and commission complex automation systems.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as a subject matter expert in industrial control systems for the manufacturing engineering team.

+ Participate in developing process and equipment concepts for RFQs to suppliers.

+ Create hardware, software, safety, and maintenance standards for industrial controls used in manufacturing applications such as conveyance, material handling, dispensing, fastening, joining, and inspection.

+ Collaborate with equipment suppliers in the selection of controls components, design of electrical cabinets, design of machine-mounted controls hardware, power distribution, and cable management.

+ Collaborate with equipment suppliers in software development for programmable controllers, human-machine interfaces, industrial robots, and machine vision systems.

+ Manage interfacing of equipment with higher-level factory systems such as MES and SCADA.

+ Integrate with the project team on all stages of equipment development from conception to launch.

+ Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness and lead continuous improvement projects to improve metrics.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in control system design, including selection of components, creating power distribution and network architecture diagrams, and creating detailed electrical schematics.

+ Detailed knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC, HMI, IO, Drives hardware and software.

+ Proficiency in programming PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text language.

+ Proficiency in Ignition SCADA software, including advanced features such as scripting, database connections, and enterprise administration.

+ Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and IO Link.

+ Experience in interfacing PLCs with peripherals such as variable frequency drives, servo drives, machine vision systems, barcode scanners, and RFID readers.

+ Familiarity with industrial robots and knowledge of interfacing PLCs with robots, including standard and safety IO to manage robot program execution and ensure operator safety.

+ Knowledge of computer networking concepts, including OSI model, managed switches, subnets, and VLANs.

+ Ability to program in higher-level computer languages such as Python, C#, and SQL.

+ Detailed knowledge of equipment safety standards such as ISO12100.

+ Familiarity with commonly used safety system components such as safety relays, light curtains, area scanners, guard monitoring, and guard locking devices.

+ Hands-on experience in executing discrete automation applications from concept through design, programming, and commissioning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field.

+ 2-5 years of experience in a Controls Engineering role in the automotive industry.

+ Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

+ Working knowledge of CAD software including AutoCAD and CATIA.

+ Strong organizational skills, including tracking schedules and open items, creating meeting agendas and minutes.

+ Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.

Work Environment

This position is based in a state-of-the-art automotive factory located in Casa Grande, Arizona. The work schedule is from 8 am to 5 pm PST, Monday to Friday, and it requires working onsite.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $62.00/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 Casa Grande,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 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.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.