Controls Engineer: PLC, Robotics & Vision Systems

Actalent; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Shelbyville, IN. You will design, program, and commission control systems for automation equipment, including robotics, furnaces, and conveyors.

The position emphasizes PLC programming, motion control, and HMI development. You will collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable operation and continuous improvement across all control platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 3+ years programming and troubleshooting Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (PLC-5, RSLogix 500, Studio 5000).
• Hands-on Rockwell motion control with AC/DC drives.
• Experience with Rockwell HMI platforms (FactoryTalk View).
• Ability to read and create electrical diagrams/schematics.
• Experience designing control panels and automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee build of control panels for new automation and production projects.
• Create/modify control systems for equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Integrate and commission equipment ensuring reliable operation.
• Program and design automated equipment including robotics and conveyors.
• Develop and document electrical diagrams and system back-ups.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, and control components.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Maintain safety compliance on the shop floor.
• Support continuous improvement by optimizing control strategies.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell motion control

HMI development

Electrical diagrams

Safety compliance

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Shelbyville, IN. You will design, program, and commission control systems for automation equipment, including robotics, furnaces, and conveyors.

The position emphasizes PLC programming, motion control, and HMI development. You will collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable operation and continuous improvement across all control platforms.