Junior Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing quality control systems and ensuring their implementation with all necessary safety features. You will develop and debug PLC and operator interface applications, provide long-term technical support, and assist in the startup and support of controls. Your responsibilities will also include creating technical manuals, supporting service technicians and customers during startup, and developing standards for machine controls and operator interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design quality control systems with appropriate safety features.
• Develop and debug PLC and operator interface applications.
• Assist in the startup and support of control systems.
• Maintain cost awareness of different approaches and select the best options.
• Serve as the primary contact, supporting service technicians and customers during startup.
• Provide long-term technical support.
• Create technical manuals and detailed instructions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standards for machine controls and operator interfaces.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Siemens S7 and Allen-Bradley controls and drive systems.
• Experience with Control-Net and Ethernet network configurations.
• Strong PLC programming techniques.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team, including collaborating with colleagues in Germany.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Wonderware Intouch visualization and script programming.
• Knowledge of Profibus and Profinet.
• Competence in high-level programming languages, especially C.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or E3 CAD.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE or BSEET).
• 0-3 years of experience, with programming or electrical engineering.

Work Environment

Work in an engineering setting with a large panel shop consisting of 18 people, with plans for growth. While the role does not accommodate remote work due to proximity to production, it offers flexible hours, typically from 8-5. Collaboration with other Application Engineers and reporting to Engineers will be a part of the daily routine. The position involves high customer interaction, requiring excellent communication skills. Daily, weekly, and monthly documentation/reporting procedures are essential. The company invests in motivated individuals, providing mentorship, training, and classes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.