Controls Engineer

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 151,536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Control Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN to design, install, and commission automated equipment across expansion sites. You will troubleshoot PLCs, program Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems, and design panels using AutoCAD Electrical.

The role supports automotive, energy, industrial, and commercial sectors, with up to 40% travel to sites in Canada, Tennessee and Franklin, IN. This contract-to-hire position is fully onsite in Fort Wayne and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Ignition or other SCADA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and program PLC applications (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Design panels/schematics with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Collaborate with engineering, trades, and project managers.
• Provide technical support for new automated machinery.
• Interface with vendors to obtain parts.
• Assist with machinery integration to Ignition.

Skills

PLC programming & troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ignition/SCADA

AutoCAD Electrical

Ethernet networking

FactoryTalk

Simatic WinCC

Aveva

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering / related field

Tools

Ignition SCADA

AutoCAD Electrical

FactoryTalk

Simatic WinCC

Aveva

Job description

Job Title: Control Engineer

Job Description

Join a global leading supplier of magnet wire with over 120 years of industry experience. This role is part of the Division Engineering team, focusing on the installation, integration, and commissioning of new automated equipment for expansion sites. You will be at the forefront of innovation, supporting the automotive, energy, industrial, and commercial and residential industries.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and program PLC applications, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical for the design of panels and schematics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering departments, skilled trades, and project managers.
• Provide technical support for new industrial automated machinery.
• Interface with technical resources to obtain and procure new parts.
• Assist with machinery integration to the Ignition platform.

Essential Skills

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Ignition or other SCADA platforms.
• Proficiency in transformers, switchgear, switchboards, ethernet networking, and machine communication.
• Familiarity with project management, FactoryTalk, Simatic WinCC, and Aveva.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with medium voltage equipment (e.g., transformers, switchgears, switchboards).
• Project management experience.

Work Environment

This is an office-based and factory role where you will design and plan control system projects. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Expect up to 40% travel to various sites, including locations in Canada, Tennessee, and 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 $45.00 - $52.88/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 Sep 29, 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.