Controls Engineer

Actalent; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (employee + dependents)

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer to program, commission, troubleshoot, and debug Siemens PLCs on the manufacturing floor, primarily using Siemens TIA and S7/Step7. The role is onsite in a heavy industrial setting with PPE requirements.

You will collaborate with maintenance and production teams, work with Siemens VFDs and HMIs, and lead system upgrades. This contract position offers pay ranging from $40.00 to $60.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and no travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 4+ years of controls engineering experience, OR an Associate's Degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs (TIA, S7/Step7).
• Understanding of VFDs and HMIs, and ability to upgrade systems.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission Siemens PLCs on the manufacturing floor (TIA/S7).
• Troubleshoot and debug Siemens PLCs to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist maintenance and production staff with Siemens troubleshooting.

Skills

Siemens TIA/S7 programming

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and debugging Siemens PLCs on the manufacturing floor, primarily using Siemens TIA and occasionally Siemens S7/Step7. You will assist maintenance and production employees with Siemens troubleshooting, work with Siemens VFDs and HMIs, and perform systems upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission Siemens PLCs, focusing on TIA and S7/Step7, on the manufacturing floor.
• Troubleshoot and debug Siemens PLCs to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist maintenance and production staff with Siemens troubleshooting.
• Work with Siemens Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Perform and oversee systems upgrades as needed.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting, specifically with Siemens TIA and Step 7.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field with 4+ years of Controls Engineering experience, OR an Associate's Degree in the same fields with 8+ years of experience.
• Significant experience with Siemens systems, particularly TIA or S7.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the steel industry or a similar sector.
• Understanding of power distribution and AC/DC motor drives.
• Knowledge of industrial LANs and field bus networking.
• Ability to program PLCs from scratch.
• Experience with large automation projects and complex systems.

Work Environment

The role is primarily onsite in a steel environment, which can be dirty and hot. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required. There is potential for some remote flexibility for the right candidate. The position offers the opportunity to work with the latest Siemens technology, and there is no travel required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

• 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 Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

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