• Controls Engineer

    Actalent (Nashville, TN)


    Description:

    Our client is a leading systems integrator specializing in delivering innovative automation solutions across life sciences, automotive, and diverse industrial sectors. The team thrives on solving complex challenges in material handling, process automation, and advanced manufacturing environments. We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our growing organization and play a key role in designing, programming, and commissioning world-class automation systems.

    Responsibilities:

    + **Program Allen-Bradley PLCs from scratch (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and related platforms)**

    + Develop HMI/SCADA applications to support operator interfaces and system visualization.

    + Lead system integration projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and project management to deliver turnkey solutions

    + Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and validation both in-house and at client sites.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

    + Minimum 5 years of experience in controls engineering within integrator or industrial automation environments.

    + Strong background in material handling systems (conveyors, robotics, automated storage/retrieval systems).

    + Expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC programming, including ladder logic, structured text, and function block.

    + Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.)

    + Knowledge of safety systems and standards (ANSI, NFPA, ISO).

    + Ability to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and support (up to 30%).

     

    Skills

     

    + Plc programming (Allen Bradley Ladder Logic)

    + Automation experience hands on

    + Material Handling, parcel, sortation, high speed conveyor experience

    + HMI or GUI experience

     

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to APPLY TODAY!

     

    Taylor Brantley Sr. Recruiter with Actalent will follow up with additonal details!

     

    Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-brantley-973a47111/

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $62.50/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 Nashville,TN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.