• Controls Engineer

    Actalent (Lenexa, KS)


    Job Title: Controls EngineerJob Description

     

    As a Controls Engineer, you will troubleshoot issues with hardware and processes, order and specify all materials and components for projects, plan preventative maintenance, and continuously improve the reliability of existing systems. You will collaborate with others to detect problems and implement solutions efficiently while meeting quality and safety standards. You will also maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance, and adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by the company and OSHA.

    Responsibilities

    + Troubleshoot issues with hardware and processes.

    + Order and specify all materials and components for projects.

    + Plan preventative maintenance.

    + Continuously improve the reliability of existing systems.

    + Collaborate with others to detect problems and implement solutions efficiently while meeting quality and safety standards.

    + Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.

    + Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by the company and OSHA.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting

    + Allen-Bradley

    + Rockwell Logix

    + PLC Programming

    + HMI development

    + Controls engineering

    + Experience with cradle to grave projects and turn key solutions

    + Preventative Maintenance

    + Commissioning

    + FactoryTalk

    + Ignition

    + Network design

    + Preventive maintenance

    + Instrumentation

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 5 - 10 years’ experience using Rockwell Automation Control Platforms

    + Some leadership experience is a plus

    + Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required with equivalent experience

    + Process Control experience and Programmable Logic Controller experience

    + Project experience from basic design, detailed design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and handover

    + Automation Programming (Rockwell Logix RS5000, RS500)

    + HMI development (FactoryTalk SE, FactoryTalk ME, Ignition)

    + Automation network design and communication protocols

    + Cisco/Stratix programming experience preferred

    + Continuously improve the reliability of existing systems

    + Material/Component specifying and ordering

    + Ability to work with customers directly to help guide them through upgrades

    + Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment

    + Travel to ongoing projects as needed (25% max)

    Work Environment

    Fast-paced environment where engineers are expected to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism. Engineers must adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by the company and OSHA. The company offers above average benefits for full-time employees and values hiring and retaining the right people, working with employees to advance their skills and career long term.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

     

    Medical, Dental, 100% paid by the company for both the employee and their family.Provides retirement benefits.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 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.