Controls Engineer

Actalent; South Charleston (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Overtime opportunities

Attendance incentive pay

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Production Engineering Technician (Controls/Robotics) in South Charleston, OH to support manufacturing operations through automation, troubleshooting, and process improvements. The role emphasizes robotic systems, welding processes, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance cycle times and product quality.

The position offers long-term growth within engineering and manufacturing leadership, with typical onsite hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's, Bachelor's, or technical certificate in Engineering/Automation/Robotics.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, teach, and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems.
• Support robotic welding operations including setup, programming, teaching, and process optimization.
• Evaluate weld quality and assist in identifying and resolving welding-related defects.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements related to cycle time, quality, stability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and automated systems to minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement countermeasures for quality and production issues.
• Adjust equipment and manufacturing processes to accommodate changes in raw materials or production requirements.
• Repair and modify fixtures to support manufacturing operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on process optimization and production flow.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Generate reports and presentations outlining project progress, root cause analysis, and improvement activities.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to support manufacturing goals.

Skills

Robotics programming

Controls troubleshooting

Welding processes

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings reading

Measurement tools

Excel

Cross-functional communication

Education

AS/ASc or BS in Engineering/Automation/Robotics

Technical Certificate in Engineering/Automation

Tools

Yaskawa robots

Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

Production Engineering Technician (Controls/Robotics)

Overview

The Production Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations through process improvement, automation support, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will work closely with production teams to optimize cycle times, improve product quality, support robotic welding operations, and implement countermeasures for production issues. This role offers long‑term growth opportunities within engineering and manufacturing leadership.

Production Engineering Technician (Controls/Robotics)

Overview

The Production Engineering Technician supports manufacturing operations through process improvement, automation support, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will work closely with production teams to optimize cycle times, improve product quality, support robotic welding operations, and implement countermeasures for production issues. This role offers long‑term growth opportunities within engineering and manufacturing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Program, teach, and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems.
• Support robotic welding operations including setup, programming, teaching, and process optimization.
• Evaluate weld quality and assist in identifying and resolving welding‑related defects.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements related to cycle time, quality, stability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and automated systems to minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement countermeasures for quality and production issues.
• Adjust equipment and manufacturing processes to accommodate changes in raw materials or production requirements.
• Repair and modify fixtures to support manufacturing operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on process optimization and production flow.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Generate reports and presentations outlining project progress, root cause analysis, and improvement activities.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to support manufacturing goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience with robotics programming, teaching, and troubleshooting.
• OR experience with controls and PLC troubleshooting.
• Understanding of robotic welding processes.
• Ability to evaluate weld quality and identify quality concerns.
• Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other common computer applications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally within a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Technical Certificate in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Electrical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Yaskawa robots preferred.
• Experience with Mitsubishi PLCs preferred; candidates with other PLC experience will be considered.
• Welding or robotic welding experience highly preferred.
• Continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, automation, controls, or robotics experience preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is beneficial but not required.

Work Environment

• Combination of manufacturing floor and office environment.
• Frequent interaction with production associates, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams.
• Standard hours are typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Overtime may be required based on production needs and equipment issues.
• May occasionally be required to stay late or support production during off‑shift situations.
• Opportunity to work on automation, robotics, welding processes, and continuous improvement projects within a collaborative team environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of South Charleston, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $78000.00/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.

401(k) company match up to 4%. Tuition reimbursement available after two years of employment. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Hourly position with significant overtime opportunities available. $0.66/hour attendance incentive pay.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Charleston,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.