Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Actalent is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to serve as the technical lead for electrical and automation systems within a manufacturing environment. This position offers hands-on work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, and controls upgrades while supporting plant operations and capital projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 5/500/5000 and Studio 5000
• Support FactoryTalk HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and process control equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, automation, industrial network, and controls issues
• Support controls upgrades, equipment startups, system integrators, and capital improvement projects
• Develop and maintain standards for controls hardware, software, and programming

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial controls or automation experience
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of industrial networks and control system integration

Additional Experience Experience in any of the following areas is a plus:

• Food or process manufacturing
• Building automation, HVAC, or environmental controls
• MES/ERP integration
• Capital projects
• Working with automation/control system integrators

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/production environment
• Monday-Friday
• First shift
• 40 hours per week

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Troy, OH.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract position based out of Troy, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Troy,OH.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.