Controls Engineer

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Control Engineer to join the R&D Engineering Division. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron), panel design, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering departments and project managers.

You will work onsite in Fort Wayne with ~20% travel to Franklin, IN, and integrate machinery with Ignition/SCADA platforms. This contract-to-hire position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates in Electrical Eng/related field required.
• 5+ years programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience installing and designing new equipment.
• Knowledge of Ignition, SCADA, transformers, switchgear, ethernet networking.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and program PLC applications using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron systems.
• Design panels and schematics utilizing AutoCAD Electrical.
• Collaborate with other engineering departments, skilled trades, and project managers.
• Provide technical support for new industrial automated machinery.
• Interface with additional technical resources to procure new parts.
• Assist with the integration of machinery to the Ignition platform.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Omron PLCs

Ignition/SCADA

Industrial automation

Ethernet networking

Machine communication

Electrical troubleshooting

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Ignition

SCADA

Medium voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear)

Job description

Job Title: Control EngineerJob Description

Join a global leader in magnet wire solutions with over 120 years of industry expertise. This position is part of the R&D Engineering Division, where you will be instrumental in driving innovation and development of new processes and equipment. Your role will involve hands-on troubleshooting, programming of PLC applications, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering departments and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and program PLC applications using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron systems.
• Design panels and schematics utilizing AutoCAD Electrical.
• Collaborate with other engineering departments, skilled trades, and project managers.
• Provide technical support for new industrial automated machinery.
• Interface with additional technical resources to procure new parts.
• Assist with the integration of machinery to the Ignition platform.

Essential SkilOur Client

• Associates in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience in integration work such as installing and designing new equipment.
• Knowledge of Ignition, SCADA, transformers, switchboards, ethernet networking, and machine communication.

Additional SkilOur Client & Qualifications

• Experience with Ignition or other SCADA platforms.
• Experience with medium voltage equipment like transformers and switchgears.
• Project management experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in both office and factory settings. You'll spend most of your time designing and planning control system projects. The standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with approximately 20% travel to Franklin, IN.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

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.

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 Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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 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.