• Electrical Controls Engineer

    Actalent (Benton Harbor, MI)


    Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

    Job Description

    The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This role involves building, wiring, programming, and testing both simple and complex control systems using relay logic, HMIs/PLCs, programmable relays, VFDs, and various digital and mechanical process switching and instrumentation technologies. Systems may include components from IDEC, Allen-Bradley, IFM, Schneider Electric, Eaton, and IMO.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and develop electrical control systems tailored to project specifications.

    + Build, wire, program, and test control panels and systems.

    + Utilize a range of technologies including relay logic, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and instrumentation.

    + Support both standard and custom work order processing by translating customer specifications into internal manufacturing requirements.

    + Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, vendors, project managers, contractors, field representatives, and customers to ensure successful implementation, training, and troubleshooting of electrical designs.

    Essential Skills

    + Electromechanical assembly and wiring.

    + PLC troubleshooting, control, and system management.

    + Experience with HMI and schematic design.

    + Knowledge of Allen-Bradley systems and VFD technology.

    + Ability to read and interpret work orders, manuals, specs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings.

    + Bachelor's in Engineering OR Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + If no degree, a minimum of 8 years of experience within industrial electrical controls.

    + Experience with selecting electrical components.

    + Proficiency in PLC programming.

    Work Environment

    Approximately 60% of the time will be spent at a desk, with the remaining 40% on the shop floor, working hands-on with equipment. A dedicated workspace and laptop will be provided for interfacing with control systems. The typical production environment involves working with industrial pumps.

     

    The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10-hour days, with flexibility in start times of 5, 6, or 7 am. Fridays are optional overtime days, hardly ever mandated.

     

    Enjoy a half-hour lunch and two paid breaks. Employees will have access to Udemy after 6 months, 2 weeks of PTO, and 6 standard holidays.

     

    This is a great opportunity to work with a growing company and become a technical expert on control systems.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $40.00/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 Benton Harbor,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 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.