Controls Engineer

Overview

Design, program, and support AC/DC control systems and PLC/HMI projects.

Key Responsibilities

• control systems
• electrical diagrams
• circuit layouts
• schematics
• systems checklist
• field startup

Tasks

-Assist and support the process for designing and delivering successful control systems. -Develop electrical diagrams with varying levels of efficiency and locate and correct mistakes found in electrical diagrams. -Support in designing and developing layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power and control distribution. -Assist in the production of detailed schematics. -Support the Systems Checklist for projects during field installation and startup.

Requirements

• plc
• hmi
• autocad
• vfds
• bachelor's
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Experience in material handling. -Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly with PLC and HMI systems. -Plan/hardware design skills. -Networking knowledge. -Understanding of VFDs, servos, sensors, and vision systems. -Experience with AutoCAD for design purposes. -Proficiency in PLC programming and controls engineering. -Hands-on mechanical and electrical capabilities. -5+ years of experience in the field or in controls engineering. -Understand AC/DC control systems and read component cut sheets. -Ability to commission systems effectively. -Basic knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes such as UL508a, NEC, and NFPA. -Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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