• Controls Engineer Lead

    Actalent (Elk Grove Village, IL)


    Job Description: Controls Engineer Lead

     

    We are seeking a skilled and experienced Controls Engineer Lead to design, develop, implement, and maintain PLC, CNC, and HMI software systems. The ideal candidate will commission, troubleshoot, and debug automation and machine systems, and provide electrical and control system concepts for new equipment and systems. You will create and maintain control drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs), collaborate with Supply Chain Management, and offer electrical and control engineering expertise to support sales projects. This role requires occasional travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and support, as well as training customer staff and new technicians on machine operation.

    Responsibilities

    + Design, develop, implement, and maintain PLC, CNC, and HMI software systems.

    + Commission, troubleshoot, and debug automation and machine systems.

    + Provide electrical and control system concepts for the design of new equipment and systems.

    + Create and maintain control drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

    + Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to source necessary components.

    + Offer electrical and control engineering expertise to support sales projects and assist the sales team.

    + Develop training materials and documentation for project implementation.

    + Travel occasionally to customer sites for machine commissioning and support.

    + Train customer staff and new technicians on machine operation as needed.

    Pay and Benefits

    The 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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.