Design Automation Engineer

Actalent; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer to drive continuous improvement for all Control Systems at our centers. You will review PLC code and suggest modifications for implementation, identify standardization opportunities, and help create control system templates.

You will collaborate with material handling sites to foster innovation in automation and controls. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience in controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in controls engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, or project management.
• Experience with managing material handling or automation projects.
• Proficient in PLC programming and Allen-Bradley systems.

Responsibilities

• Review PLC code and suggest modifications for implementation.
• Identify opportunities to standardize control systems across locations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on project milestones and schedules.
• Develop control system templates and design reviews for automation solutions.
• Communicate project status and provide leadership with summaries.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley systems

SCADA/HMI development

Electrical codes & standards

Vendor management

Process improvement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA/HMI development tools

MS Office (Excel, Project, Outlook)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer to drive continuous improvement for all Control Systems at our centers. You will identify opportunities to innovate current automation systems or enhance existing control systems. Acting as the technical representative, you will review PLC code and suggest modifications for implementation. Your role will involve analyzing data across multiple locations to find standardization opportunities and root causes for rework, aiding in creating control systems templates. You will collaborate with material handling sites to foster innovation in automation and controls.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with internal and external engineering teams to deliver high-quality cross-functional projects.
• Partner with project managers and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and meet deadlines.
• Influence and review technical documentation, and engage in system layouts and solutions.
• Represent system or equipment designs to customers and other teams.
• Communicate project status, answer questions, and produce summaries for leadership.
• Develop strong working relationships with vendors, engineers, managers, and peers.
• Participate in design reviews and support execution efforts, emphasizing electrical and controls layout.
• Develop quality and performance test plans with internal teams to ensure vendor system quality.
• Build strong relationships with leadership, operations teams, and business stakeholders.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives for operations teams.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and Allen-Bradley systems.
• Experience with improving and modifying control systems for process improvements.
• Ability to manage outside vendors and review controls to specifications.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, electrical codes, electrical standards, and material handling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in controls engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, or project management.
• Experience with managing material handling or automation projects.
• Design and implementation experience in electrical and controls areas of integrated automation solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA/HMI development and implementation is preferred.
• Experience improving/modifying Control Systems for process improvements.
• Ability to program from scratch in controls engineering.
• Experience with vendor quality assurance and Java.

On weeks where the candidate is not traveling, they are able to work remotely from home. Travel is required 25-50% of the time, typically involving 2-3 days of travel.