Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI Specialist, 25% Travel (Contract)

Actalent; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA Transportation benefits

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer in Grand Ledge, MI to lead cradle-to-grave electrical control system design including schematics, panel layouts, and I/O wiring. The role requires creating hydraulic/pneumatic designs and developing PLC/HMI software using Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.

Expect ~25% travel and on-site work. You will select sensors, VFDs, motors, vision systems, and safety components, while leading small to mid-sized projects and delivering clear operator manuals to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLC programming from scratch, specifically Studio 5000.
• 3+ years of experience with HMI, specifically FactoryTalk.
• 3+ years of experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems including schematics, panel layouts, and I/O wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create hydraulic and pneumatic circuits for machine functionality.
• Develop PLC and HMI software using Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Select and integrate sensors, VFDs, servo motors, vision systems, and safety components.
• Lead commissioning and debugging phases at plant and customer sites, requiring approximately 25% travel.
• Manage small to medium projects, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Author comprehensive operator and maintenance manuals for customer handoff.

Skills

PLC Studio 5000

HMI FactoryTalk

CAD Electrical

Travel 25%

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer in Grand Ledge, MI to lead cradle-to-grave electrical control system design including schematics, panel layouts, and I/O wiring. The role requires creating hydraulic/pneumatic designs and developing PLC/HMI software using Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.

Expect ~25% travel and on-site work. You will select sensors, VFDs, motors, vision systems, and safety components, while leading small to mid-sized projects and delivering clear operator manuals to