Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Loves Park, IL seeks a Controls Engineer to develop, implement, and validate industrial control systems supporting automation and manufacturing initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You will design, program, troubleshoot, and document control systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous improvements to optimize production performance.

This contract onsite role offers opportunities for growth within a collaborative engineering

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.
• 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

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Controls Engineer (Automation & Manufacturing Systems)

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation and production system initiatives. This role will focus on developing, implementing, and validating control systems, supporting automated equipment, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a 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.

Why Apply?

Join a collaborative engineering team where you'll work with advanced manufacturing technologies, contribute to impactful automation projects, and have opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Loves Park, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Loves Park,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.

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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.