Controls Engineer

Actalent; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support high-speed automated manufacturing equipment, focusing on PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades. You will have ownership over improvements and design decisions, with strong visibility into production impact.

This role offers long-term growth within a proactive engineering culture, on-site work in Delaware, OH, and collaboration with suppliers, vendors, and OEMs to discuss upgrades and modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or an Associate degree with commensurate experience.
• Experience with PLC programming on production equipment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of drives, servo motors, sensors, and control components.
• Experience with electrical panels and integration with control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial machine vision systems.
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Modify and troubleshoot existing PLC code to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Make small programming changes and continuous improvements to machine operation and controls logic.
• Identify root causes of machine and controls issues using systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Access PLCs to diagnose component failures and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot drives, servo motors, sensors, and other control system components.
• Specify and select electrical components for machinery upgrades and replacements.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment by addressing controls and electrical issues in real time.
• Participate in equipment modernization projects involving controls and upgrades to improve automation and throughput.
• Collaborate with vendors, OEMs, and internal teams on troubleshooting and upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting PLC code

Drives & motors

Electrical panel experience

Machine vision systems

Wiring & troubleshooting

Vendor/OEM collaboration

On-site manufacturing floor

Electrical engineering degree or相关学历

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Cognex vision system

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support and enhance high-speed automated manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment. You will focus on PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and specifying components for complex converting machinery. This role offers significant ownership over machine improvements and design decisions, strong visibility into how your work impacts production, and long-term growth opportunities within a supportive, proactive engineering culture.

Responsibilities

• Modify and troubleshoot existing PLC code to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Make small programming changes and continuous improvements to machine operation and controls logic.
• Identify root causes of machine and controls issues using systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Access PLCs to diagnose component failures and determine effective corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot drives, servo motors, sensors, and other control system components on high-speed equipment.
• Specify and select electrical components for machinery upgrades and replacements, including panels and controls hardware.
• Support highly automated manufacturing equipment by addressing controls and electrical issues in real time.
• Participate in equipment modernization projects involving controls and electrical upgrades to improve automation and throughput.
• Work directly with equipment suppliers, vendors, and OEMs to discuss troubleshooting, upgrades, and equipment modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure controls changes align with safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor to observe equipment performance and validate implemented improvements.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms in an automation or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience modifying and troubleshooting PLC code on production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with drives, servo motors, sensors, and controls components.
• Electrical panel experience, including understanding of panel layout, components, and integration with control systems.
• Experience with industrial machine vision systems in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Basic electrical wiring and troubleshooting experience on industrial equipment.
• Experience working directly with vendors or OEMs on equipment support, upgrades, and modifications.
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor supporting highly automated equipment.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an Associate degree in a relevant discipline with commensurate experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Cognex vision system experience for inspection or guidance applications.
• High-speed manufacturing or packaging experience supporting automated equipment.
• Familiarity with automation in a modern manufacturing environment, including equipment modernization projects.
• Ability to build and maintain productive vendor and OEM relationships.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Interest in long-term growth and development within an engineering-focused organization.
• Comfort working in both office and production settings, balancing desk work with on-site equipment support.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility with a professional and project-driven atmosphere. The role offers a balanced mix of desk-based engineering work, such as programming and design, and on-site time on the manufacturing floor supporting automated equipment and modernization projects. The environment emphasizes a supportive, proactive engineering culture, heavy investment in automation and modernization, and clear visibility into how your work improves production performance and reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delaware,OH.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.