Controls Engineer, Automation & Manufacturing Systems

Actalent

Loves Park (IL)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 83,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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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.