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Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the execution and development of manufacturing controls. This position requires a high level of creativity, initiative, and independent judgment within a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity.

Responsibilities

+ Implement and execute projects, including SOR preparation, forecasting, controls/robotics design, equipment build/run-off, and buyoff.

+ Design, construct, integrate, install in the plant, successfully launch, and continuously improve manufacturing controls.

+ Stay informed about new controls technologies (PLC, HMI, networks, robots, vision) necessary for producing high-quality parts.

+ Manage deliveries to meet program timing milestones.

+ Provide project reports to upper management.

+ Support existing programs and sites through troubleshooting and other activities.

+ Provide technical direction to less experienced controls engineers.

+ Design and troubleshoot electrical controls systems.

+ Develop and test advanced process technology.

+ Focus on hardware and software controls engineering design for small automated cells within the manufacturing plant.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, schematics, and hardware design - specifically Logix5000 and ePlan.

+ Knowledge of controls standards.

+ Experience in troubleshooting and controls engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ 5+ years of PLC work experience as a Controls Engineer.

+ Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley systems.

+ Mechatronics degree or training is beneficial.

Work Environment

This role is categorized as onsite, requiring the successful candidate to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis in a plant floor assembly settin

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lake Orion, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Lake Orion,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 18, 2026.

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.