Controls Engineer

Actalent; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Franklin, IN, seeks a Plant Controls Engineer to drive automation, process control, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will lead capital and expense projects, optimize equipment performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on cost justifications and system upgrades.

The role requires 3+ years in controls engineering, expertise with Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI platforms, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming, automation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Rockwell and ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital and expense projects from concept through execution.
• Improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and plant efficiency.
• Develop cost estimates, business cases, and project justifications.
• Manage process control systems and controls-related improvements.
• Monitor equipment calibration, maintenance, and inspections.
• Support scale-up of manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Drive continuous improvement, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, vendors, and R&D teams.

Skills

Controls engineering

Project management

Troubleshooting

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI platforms

Ethernet networking

Rockwell ladder logic

Job description

Job Title: Controls EngineerJob Description

Join a dynamic and expanding manufacturing team responsible for producing residential and commercial roofing products. As a Plant Controls Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing manufacturing operations through process control, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position involves managing multiple engineering projects, collaborating with plant leadership, and serving as a technical resource for process optimization and equipment upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital and expense projects from concept through execution.

• Improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and plant efficiency.

• Develop cost estimates, business cases, and project justifications.

• Manage process control systems and controls-related improvements.

• Monitor equipment calibration, maintenance, and inspections.

• Support scale-up of manufacturing processes and production operations.

• Drive continuous improvement, safety, and environmental initiatives.

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, vendors, and R&D teams.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of controls engineering experience.

• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI platforms.

• Experience with Ethernet networking for machine communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming, automation, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of Rockwell and ladder logic.

• Strong project management and controls engineering skills.

Work Environment

Work onsite 5 days a week with standard hours, with some overtime required during equipment installations. Initially, expect to be on the floor most of the time; post-installation, anticipate spending 60% of the time on the floor and 40% in the office. Travel is less than 10% for this role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Franklin, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/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.

We have the benefits. Will be forwarded to candidates upon interview process.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.

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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.