Controls Engineer

Job Description

This position leverages PLC/HMI skills to resolve issues, contribute to the development of new products and processes, and maintain and improve existing equipment. The role involves completing PLC programming and HMI screen programming for production projects, analyzing data to justify procedural changes, and optimizing processes for enhanced productivity and reduced costs.

Responsibilities

• Complete PLC programming and HMI screen programming for production projects.
• Collect and analyze data to justify procedural changes or process modifications.
• Identify improvement opportunities in existing manufacturing operations.
• Optimize processes to achieve lower manufacturing costs and reduced cycle times.
• Contribute to project teams to ensure successful completion of objectives.
• Develop training and standard operating procedures for effective use of continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with the Health and Safety team to ensure safe practices are maintained.
• Find solutions to problem areas in existing operational procedures.
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing control systems, including ladder logic programs and relay logic.
• Design, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC controls for industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Design, program, and maintain user interfaces for machines and systems.
• Produce and maintain wiring diagrams and schematics.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI troubleshooting.
• Experience with Keyence PLC ladder logic and control panel design.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of Rockwell Automation and Keyence PLC systems.
• Experience with Ignition deployment connected to machinery.
• Background in Mechatronics or experience working for a systems integrator.
• Familiarity with controls panel design.
• Travel not expected to exceed 10%.

Work Environment

The role is situated within a manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that is expanding its workforce due to high demand.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.

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.

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