Controls Engineer

Overview

Design, program, and commission Allen‑Bradley PLC automation systems for material handling.

Key Responsibilities

• system testing
• troubleshooting
• system integration
• commissioning
• hmi development
• team collaboration

Tasks

-Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and validation both in-house and at client sites. -Lead system integration projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards. -Develop HMI/SCADA applications to support operator interfaces and system visualization. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and project management to deliver turnkey solutions

Requirements

• plc programming
• allen-bradley
• industrial protocols
• material handling
• hmi
• electrical eng

What You Bring

-Minimum 5 years of experience in controls engineering within integrator or industrial automation environments. -Knowledge of safety systems and standards (ANSI, NFPA, ISO). -Plc programming (Allen Bradley Ladder Logic) -Expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC programming, including ladder logic, structured text, and function block. -Automation experience hands on -Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.) -Strong background in material handling systems (conveyors, robotics, automated storage/retrieval systems). -Ability to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and support (up to 30%). -HMI or GUI experience -Material Handling, parcel, sortation, high speed conveyor experience -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

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Benefits

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

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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