Controls Engineer: PLC Automation & SCADA Expert

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Control Engineer to join the R&D Engineering Division. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron), panel design, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering departments and project managers.

You will work onsite in Fort Wayne with ~20% travel to Franklin, IN, and integrate machinery with Ignition/SCADA platforms. This contract-to-hire position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates in Electrical Eng/related field required.
• 5+ years programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience installing and designing new equipment.
• Knowledge of Ignition, SCADA, transformers, switchgear, ethernet networking.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and program PLC applications using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron systems.
• Design panels and schematics utilizing AutoCAD Electrical.
• Collaborate with other engineering departments, skilled trades, and project managers.
• Provide technical support for new industrial automated machinery.
• Interface with additional technical resources to procure new parts.
• Assist with the integration of machinery to the Ignition platform.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Omron PLCs

Ignition/SCADA

Industrial automation

Ethernet networking

Machine communication

Electrical troubleshooting

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Ignition

SCADA

Medium voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear)

Job description

Actalent in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Control Engineer to join the R&D Engineering Division. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron), panel design, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering departments and project managers.

You will work onsite in Fort Wayne with ~20% travel to Franklin, IN, and integrate machinery with Ignition/SCADA platforms. This contract-to-hire position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.