• Remote Controls Engineer

    Actalent (Mason, OH)


    Remote Controls Engineer!!

    Job Description

    We are seeking a talented Controls Engineer to design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This project and application-based role involves developing specifications, reviewing electrical drawings, and creating PLC/PAC logic. You will be involved from the concept phase through design, programming, testing, and onsite support, serving as the primary technical contact and interacting directly with clients.

    Responsibilities

    + Understand and utilize department process workflow steps to complete project work.

    + Meet with clients and internal project teams to define applications and produce operating documents.

    + Lead training for co-op personnel and junior engineers by delegating project tasks.

    + Lead small to medium-sized projects independently with minimal supervision.

    + Collaborate with project leads on large projects to execute design per requirements.

    + Define and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones are met.

    + Forecast resources, materials, and expenses, meeting financial budgets.

    + Generate project-specific documentation using standard company formats.

    + Develop application programs to control automated equipment based on system design and operational requirements.

    + Create standard PLC programs for real-time control and data collection.

    + Utilize automation programming software for PLC programs interfacing with devices like network I/O and camera systems.

    + Customize standard products to meet project requirements.

    + Design Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens.

    + Conduct preliminary in-house testing and on-site testing at client facilities.

    + Interact with mechanical and electrical engineering during design reviews.

    + Collaborate with engineers to integrate project solutions.

    + Perform on-site technical checkout and systems commissioning at client sites.

    + Update documentation to 'as-built' status upon project completion.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of experience in designing and commissioning industrial controls systems within a material handling environment.

    + 3+ years of programming experience with PLC/PAC Controllers.

    + Proficiency in RSLogix and Studio 5000.

    + Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.

    + Experience with ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming languages.

    + HMI experience.

    + Willingness to travel 50% of the time.

    Work Environment

    This position is fully remote with a 50% travel requirement. You will travel to client sites for programming, commissioning, and start-up activities. When not traveling, work will be conducted from home.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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.