• Controls Engineer

    Actalent (Cazenovia, NY)


    Job Title: Controls Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Controls / Equipment Engineer to join our Industrial Engineering team. This role supports the electrical design, controls development, and PLC programming for new and upgraded assembly and test equipment. The position is responsible for defining and implementing system requirements based on internal specifications, customer expectations, and overall equipment behavior—while developing documentation where requirements do not yet exist. This role includes full lifecycle responsibilities, including control system design, electrical panel layout, bill of materials creation, schematic development, system programming, simulation/testing, and start-up/commissioning support.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop electrical schematics for new equipment based on specifications and existing design templates.

    + Assist in the build and refinement of electrical control enclosures to improve future designs.

    + Develop PLC and HMI programs for new equipment following specifications and standardized templates.

    + Create robot programs and electric actuator templates for new equipment platforms.

    + Maintain updated software change logs and repositories for issue tracking and progress documentation.

    + Commission new equipment, including troubleshooting wiring, controls logic, and system interactions.

    + Support pre-production builds and assist with training and transitioning equipment to production teams.

    + Create operating manuals, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation using established templates.

    + Participate in equipment design reviews and assist in resolving technical issues; recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

    + Contribute to equipment commissioning schedules and project timelines.

    + Review and evaluate supplier documentation when equipment is sourced externally.

    + Implement engineering changes and maintain updated documentation, schematics, and software.

    + Provide training and technical documentation to the Maintenance team.

    + Support knowledge transfer of programming and troubleshooting techniques to enable Maintenance-led support.

    + Prepare spare parts lists, documentation, and technical references.

    + Participate in various engineering projects, trials, and technical initiatives as assigned.

    + Travel may be required to support equipment installations domestically or internationally.

    Essential Skills

    + PLC programming

    + Automation

    + Controls engineering

    + Programming

    + AutoCAD

    + Rockwell

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 2+ years of relevant experience, including coursework in engineering or related technical disciplines.

    + Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferred).

    + Ability to specify, program, and commission industrial controls for manufacturing equipment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days in the office.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Cazenovia, NY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.20/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 hybrid position in Cazenovia,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.