Controls Engineer: PLC Automation & Standardization Lead

Actalent; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO / Vacation

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer in a hybrid Denver, CO role to drive automation and control system improvements across multiple facilities. You will review PLC code, standardize templates, and work with internal teams and external vendors to deliver high‑quality projects.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in controls/electrical engineering, hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMIs, and strong communication skills to present technical concepts to leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in controls engineering or related disciplines.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and material handling systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cross-functional automation and controls projects.
• Define milestones with managers and vendors to meet deadlines.
• Review and refine electrical and control system documentation.
• Represent designs to customers and internal teams; explain technical concepts clearly.
• Review PLC code and support implementation to improve performance and standardization.
• Analyze data from multiple sites to identify standardization opportunities and root causes of rework.
• Support creation of reusable control system templates across facilities.
• Collaborate with material handling sites to drive automation innovations.
• Communicate project status and risks to leadership with clear recommendations.
• Develop strong vendor and stakeholder relationships to support projects.
• Participate in design reviews for electrical and controls layouts; support from concept to commissioning.
• Develop and execute quality and performance test plans for vendor systems.
• Lead or support process-improvement initiatives within operations or engineering.
• Manage outside vendors and verify deliverables meet specifications.
• Travel to multiple sites (approximately 25-50%, typically 2–3 days per trip) to support projects.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC

Controls engineering

Vendor management

Electrical codes & standards

Material handling automation

MS Office (Excel/Project)

System design & implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

HMI development

Electrical CAD

Job description

Actalent is seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer in a hybrid Denver, CO role to drive automation and control system improvements across multiple facilities. You will review PLC code, standardize templates, and work with internal teams and external vendors to deliver high‑quality projects.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in controls/electrical engineering, hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMIs, and strong communication skills to present technical concepts to leadership and