• Controls Engineer

    Actalent (Eastlake, OH)


    Job Title: Controls Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing detailed schematics and working engineering drawings for electrical devices and systems. You will be part of a team that conducts electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic design, programs peripheral devices, and coordinates machine debugging, power-up, and validation. You will also collaborate with the R&D team on new product development projects and provide technical support during assembly and final testing.

    Responsibilities

    + Design detailed schematics and engineering drawings for electrical devices and systems.

    + Conduct design and programming for electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and machine PLCs.

    + Coordinate machine debugging, power-up, and validation with build and electrical teams.

    + Travel to installation sites for setup and runoffs with customers.

    + Collaborate with the R&D team on new product development including design, testing, and technical support.

    + Provide technical support to the assembly team during assembly and manage Final Assembly Test.

    + Engage in continuous improvement activities to enhance product performance, cost efficiency, and standardization.

    + Generate bills of materials from specifications and drawings.

    + Work with cross-functional teams to solve problems and develop customer solutions.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.

    + Minimum of 1 year of experience in control systems engineering, including co-op experience.

    + Understanding of process automation and industrial controls.

    + Proficiency in HMI Programming in the specified environment (FTview) and Allen-Bradley systems.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with packaging automation is preferred.

    + Proficiency in RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, and CCW environments.

    + Experience in industrial machine controls.

    Work Environment

    This is a fully onsite position in a large manufacturing facility equipped with automated equipment. The environment is very clean and attached to an updated office space. You will be part of a fast-paced team using tools like AutoCAD (non-electrical) to manage control package drawings and collaborate with customers, assembly techs, and divisional strategy teams.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, Ohio.

     

    For additional questions or to apply can contact Christopher at chridavi @actalentservices.com

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $53.00/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 Eastlake,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.