Senior Controls Engineer
Responsibilities
- Create machine concepts and controls architecture from the ground up.
- Integrate robotics, motion control, vision systems, sensors, lasers, and other automation technologies into cohesive systems.
- Perform debugging, testing, commissioning, and startup of equipment at the facility and customer sites.
- Collaborate directly with customers, project managers, designers, electricians, and toolmakers throughout project execution.
- Develop and maintain controls documentation, including schematics, programs, and manuals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve controls-related issues during machine development, installation, and commissioning.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of controls standards, best practices, and design methodologies for automated systems.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience designing, programming, and commissioning automated systems, custom machinery, or industrial equipment.
- Strong PLC programming experience, including development, testing, and optimization of control logic.
- Proven experience building custom automation systems from concept through commissioning.
- Hands-on experience with robotics and robotic integration in industrial automation environments.
- Experience with motion control systems and applications, including servo drives and coordinated motion.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing wiring, panel, and control system issues.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills related to automated machinery and equipment.
- Experience working with HMIs for machine operation and operator interfaces.
- Experience with sensors and sensor systems used in industrial automation.
- Background in industrial automation equipment and controls engineering.
- Experience with customer-facing commissioning and startup activities.
- Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to support projects and commissioning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience working for machine builders, OEMs, or system integrators, with exposure to complete project lifecycles.
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related automation hardware and software.
- Experience with vision systems, including integration and configuration for inspection or guidance applications.
- Experience with robotics integration, including programming and interfacing with control systems.
- Experience with motion control applications, including multi-axis motion and complex positioning.
- Background in electrical design for industrial automation systems.
- Experience in machine building and commissioning of custom equipment.
- Strong general automation and controls engineering knowledge across multiple technologies and platforms.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with customers and technical stakeholders.
Skills
- Strong PLC programming experience.
- Experience with robotics and robotic integration.
- Experience with motion control systems.
- Experience with vision systems.
- Experience with sensors and sensor systems.
- Experience with HMIs.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
- Experience with motion control applications.
- Experience with machine building and commissioning.
- Strong general automation and controls engineering knowledge.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- Life Insurance (voluntary).
- AD&D for the employee and dependents.
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $60.10/hr. 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 coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- Life Insurance (voluntary).
- AD&D for the employee and dependents.
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
About Actalent
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