Controls Engineer

Actalent
Hartselle, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2024 CLOSED ON 11/24/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Actalent?

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for all phases of medium-scale assigned process or manufacturing improvement projects, ensuring success. This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial control platforms and the ability to interact with customers in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Hard Skills

  • Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software
  • Designs including power distribution, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings
  • PLC and robot programming
  • Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating
  • Directing electrical assembly during equipment build and installation
  • Configuring, debugging, and testing equipment on shop floor
  • Leading start-up projects from start-up to completion
  • Managing time and costs within budget and on schedule
  • Responding to unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines
  • Troubleshooting equipment and system problems
  • Designing, fabricating, and installing mechanical and electronic equipment
  • Performing program changes
  • Planning, coordinating, and performing shutdown and major maintenance activities
  • Wiring and repairing electric motors
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs
  • Accessing and interpreting PLC logic via a laptop computer
  • Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment
  • Advising operators on operation procedures and safety requirements
  • Installing, starting up, and shutting down equipment
  • Performing lockouts or tag out as required

Soft Skills

  • Interacting with customers in design reviews and project updates
  • Leading and assisting in the planning and coordination of projects
  • Managing time and costs effectively
  • Advising operators and others on safety procedures


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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000

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