Automation Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Systems

Actalent; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance

PTO & leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer to drive automation and manufacturing systems initiatives. You will design, program, and troubleshoot control systems for automated equipment, while supporting validation, commissioning, and ongoing improvements.

In this contract role based out of Loves Park, IL, you will develop documentation, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with industrial automation, PLC programming, and control systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, system validation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with industrial communication networks and safety standards is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, project leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and automated equipment.
• Support system integration, commissioning, testing, and validation activities.
• Develop controls documentation, electrical drawings, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and support risk assessment activities.
• Analyze production issues and implement continuous improvement solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing performance.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Control systems

System validation

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer to drive automation and manufacturing systems initiatives. You will design, program, and troubleshoot control systems for automated equipment, while supporting validation, commissioning, and ongoing improvements.

In this contract role based out of Loves Park, IL, you will develop documentation, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance in a fast-paced production environment.