Controls Engineer

Actalent; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Robotics & Welding Controls Engineer to support automated manufacturing and welding processes in a Tier 1 automotive environment. The role emphasizes robotics, weld controls, and continuous improvement to quality and uptime, onsite in Napoleon, OH.

The ideal candidate blends hands-on welding system support with robotics expertise, driving parameter optimization and process reliability across automated cells and equipment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate combines robotics and welding expertise to troubleshoot robotic welding systems.
• Ability to optimize welding parameters and improve manufacturing performance.
• Acts as a technical resource for automation and welding challenges.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot robotic welding systems and welding parameters.
• Improve manufacturing performance, quality, throughput, and uptime.
• Serve as a technical resource for automation and welding-related challenges.

Skills

Plc programming

Allen-bradley

Robotics

welding

Troubleshooting

Industrial machinery

Manufacturing

Automation

Hmi

Lean manufacturing

Lean six sigma

Quality standards

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Robotics & Welding Controls Engineer to support and improve automated manufacturing processes within a Tier 1 automotive environment. This role is heavily focused on robotic welding operations, automation, process optimization, and equipment reliability. While we have reviewed several candidates with robotics experience, our primary need is an engineer who brings a strong combination of both robotics and welding expertise. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting automated welding systems, robotic cells, weld controls, and manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, throughput, and uptime.

Skills

Plc programming, Allen-bradley, Programming, Robotics, welding, Troubleshooting, industrial machinery, Manufacturing, Automation, Hmi, lean manufacturing, lean six sigma, quality standards

Top Skills Details

Plc programming,Allen-bradley,Programming,Robotics,welding,Troubleshooting,industrial machinery,Manufacturing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an engineer who understands both the robotics side of automation and the welding process itself. This individual will be capable of troubleshooting robotic welding systems, optimizing welding parameters, improving manufacturing performance, and serving as a technical resource for both automation and welding-related challenges.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Napoleon, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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 Napoleon,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.