Controls Specialist (PLC Troubleshooting/Editing)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Join a leading manufacturer of commercial shelving and rack units as a Controls Engineering Specialist. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the new automation processes for a cutting-edge shelving line. With our recent expansion, you'll be at the forefront of integrating state-of-the-art automated equipment in our facility.

Responsibilities

• Modify and program new equipment, troubleshoot, and debug Fanuc robotic welding equipment.
• Spend 80% of your time on the manufacturing floor, working hands-on with HMI's, PLC's, and robotics.
• Dedicate 20% of your time to office support, including ordering parts, handling funding requests, performing clerical duties, and creating basic drawings.
• Develop, modify, and optimize Fanuc robot programs for welding.
• Perform robot teaching, touch-ups, and recovery in both active production and pre-commissioning environments.
• Support rapid program adjustments and robot cell start-up.
• Troubleshoot robot alarms, motion issues, and sequence ladder logic.
• Collaborate closely with Quality teams to resolve process issues and improve weld quality.
• Coordinate with controls teams to validate I/O, interlocks, and basic handshaking.
• Follow all safety procedures during programming and floor support.
• Work safely in active manufacturing and commissioning environments.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in troubleshooting and programming HMI, PLC's, and robotics.
• Strong ability to modify existing systems and occasionally develop from scratch.
• Experience in any industry, with a preference for robotic welding, Fanuc, or CNC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology is beneficial.
• Experience with robotic welding and CNC is advantageous.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large manufacturing facility specializing in sheet metal production for shelving units. You will work primarily in the new manufacturing area equipped with the latest technology. The work schedule is flexible, with a casual dress code, and a laid-back atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middlebury, IN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $48.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Middlebury,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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