Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer

South Bend, IN (Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.)

Join a leading company specializing in friction welding and resistance welding solutions. As a Controls Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with a fourth‑generation, privately held company that has evolved into a global leader in its field. This position offers a chance to collaborate with a team of experts and expand your technical knowledge in a dynamic environment.

• Collaborate with Applications Engineers, Fluid Systems Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers to develop machine control system solutions for friction welding machines.
• Create electrical schematics using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and ePLAN, along with Bills of Material documentation.
• Conduct machine commissioning and ensure smooth operation.
• Interpret controls systems requirements from various project scope documents.
• Implement ANSI and ISO machine design and safety standards.
• Develop machine sequence and control flow charts.
• Design Human Machine Interface programs for machine controls using Siemens products.
• Enhance understanding of machinery, machine controls, programmable logic controllers, human machine interface, and their control software.

• Minimum of 2 years of controls engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Siemens PLCs and willingness to learn more about Siemens technologies.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Customer‑facing experience.
• Design skills using AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, and ePLAN.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or ePLAN is beneficial.

This position is based onsite at headquarters in South Bend, IN, working a 1st shift from 8 AM to 5 PM, five days a week. The role involves minimal overtime and requires domestic and international travel approximately twice a year.

Pay range: $36.06 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change.

• 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&DD 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)

Final date to receive applications:
Anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccom for accommodation options.

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