Controls Engineer

Job Description

This position involves working with clients to ensure the quality and timely completion of engineering designs, PLC programming, control panels, and automated processes. The role requires a balance of 60% programming and 40% design.

Responsibilities Include

* Develop and implement PLC programming using Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000.

* Conduct HMI programming with Panel View and Wonderware.

* Design control panels and create electrical schematics using AutoCAD.

* Follow customer specifications and interact with clients throughout the design process.

* Design electrical schematics, follow customer specs, interact with customers throughout design process, develop bill of materials.

Must Have

* Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar field

* 5+ years experience with PLC programming in Allen Bradley

* HMI programming experience

* Experience working with automation controls development, machine upgrades, new builds, etc.

* Knowledge of electrical controls, schematics, BOMs, control panel builds

* AutoCAD experience

* Willingness to travel up to 20% of the year

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar field

* 7+ years experience working with PLC programming in Allen Bradley

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toledo, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $53.00/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 Toledo,OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2026.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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