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Job Title: Controls Engineer

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Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing automation control systems based on customer specifications. You will develop electrical drawings and program automation and control systems involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and vision systems. You will also design and debug Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and develop a bill of materials for control systems. You will provide installation support to electricians, perform electrical controls debugging, and offer launch and standby support.

Responsibilities

+ Design automation control systems from customer specifications.

+ Develop electrical drawings.

+ Program automation and control systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and vision systems.

+ Design and debug Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).

+ Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

+ Develop bill of materials for control systems.

+ Provide installation support to electricians.

+ Perform electrical controls debugging.

+ Offer launch and standby support.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s or Technical degree or certificate in a controls related field.

+ Ability to read, revise, and create logic, HMI/SCADA programs, and VFD parameters.

+ Proficient in programming HMI/SCADA systems (Factory Talk, Ignition, and Cimplicity).

+ Ability to program from scratch using Rockwell software.

+ Experience with ControlLogix / PLC5 / SLC500.

+ Proficiency in Studio 5000, RSLogix 5, 500, 5000.

+ Experience programming VFDs (Powerflex 525, 755).

+ Experience with PanelBuilder PDS, 1400e, 32.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to work in a small, niche team with tenured employees.

+ Opportunities for growth and promotion into project management or other avenues within the company.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office environment with occasional site visits. The team is small and niche, offering great retention and a supportive work culture. Employees have the opportunity for growth and promotion, and the company values long-term career development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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.