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USD 100,000 - 125,000

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Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is looking for a Controls Engineer to design and start up PLC-controlled systems for material handling equipment. This remote role requires travel for client site support, requiring solid experience in electrical engineering and PLC programming. The ideal candidate will participate in all phases of product development and ensure successful project delivery.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental & Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in controls engineering.
  • Experience programming PLCs, specifically Studio 5000 and Rockwell.
  • Ability to travel 65-75% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze project requirements and perform basic controls troubleshooting.
  • Support electrical installation by interfacing with electrical installers.
  • Debug electrical installations of controls and motor components.

Skills

Troubleshooting
PLC Programming
Electrical Installation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000
Rockwell RSLogix

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Actalent.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to establish procedures for designing and starting up PLC controlled systems for material handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have a fundamental understanding of equipment, business, and customer requirements that drive the design of technical solutions. You will participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including analysis, design, electrical designs, installation support, debugging, and support of complementary engineering staff associated with electrical hardware engineering. System training will be provided to increase PLC knowledge for programming PLCs that control conveyor systems and robotics within the customer's distribution center and warehouse.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze project requirements and perform basic controls troubleshooting to support equipment with internal engineering, project management, and customers.
  • Support electrical installation by interfacing with electrical installers.
  • Debug electrical installations of controls and motor components of limited complexity.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • 3+ years of experience in controls engineering.
  • Experience programming PLCs, specifically Studio 5000 and Rockwell.
  • Ability to travel 65-75% of the time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming.
  • Knowledge of material handling equipment and conveyors.
  • Familiarity with automation software such as Rockwell RSLogix.

Work Environment

This position requires travel 65-75% of the time across the country to client sites. The typical travel schedule involves 10 days on the job site followed by 4 days off. Candidates are compensated for travel time and are eligible for per diem. All travel expenses are covered.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Requirements

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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Employment type
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Job function
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    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries
    IT Services and IT Consulting

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