Industrial Controls Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA benefits

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Engineer for an onsite role at our Hollywood, AL facility. The candidate will design, develop, and integrate complex control systems, coordinating all phases from prototyping to detailed hardware development.

The ideal applicant has a strong Rockwell PLC background, Studio 5000, Factory Talk, and experience with motor control and LV to MV integration. US citizenship and eligibility for a secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in relevant control/automation roles, or 20+ years with no degree.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation PLC programming and related software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex control systems.
• Support rapid prototyping and detailed hardware development.
• Coordinate and support all phases of control system design, development, and testing.
• Design, layout, integrate, and test motor control centers.
• Integrate LV to MV VFDs and PLCs.
• Develop and commission control system requirements.
• Test and debug PLC control systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Rockwell PLC programming

Studio 5000

Factory Talk

Industrial motor control

Electrical schematics

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Network communications

ANYSYS/Thermal desktop

DAQ systems

Education

ABET-accredited STEM degree

Tools

Studio 5000

Factory Talk

National Instruments DAQ

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Controls Engineer

Job Description

An experienced Industrial Controls Engineer is sought to support the design, development, and integration of complex systems for a variety of customers. This role will contribute to both rapid prototyping efforts and detailed hardware development, working closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team to coordinate and support all phases of control system design, development, and testing. The position is based at an Engineering Test Center in Hollywood, Alabama. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with industrial motor control and automation, Rockwell Automation PLC hardware, and a strong foundation in electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex control systems.
• Support rapid prototyping and detailed hardware development.
• Coordinate and support all phases of control system design, development, and testing.
• Design, layout, integrate, and test motor control centers.
• Integrate low voltage (LV) to medium voltage (MV) Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Develop and commission control system requirements.
• Test and debug PLC control systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant ABET-accredited STEM degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or 20 years of experience without a degree.
• Proficiency in Rockwell Automation PLC Programming.
• Working knowledge of Studio 5000 and Factory Talk software.
• Experience with industrial motor control and automation.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for a Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Instruments DAQ systems.
• Experience in developing and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Comfortable working in a prototyping environment.
• Knowledge of applicable safety codes.
• Ability to establish network communications and remote Windows workstations.
• Experience with ANSYS and thermal desktop.

Work Environment

The role is primarily onsite in Hollywood, Alabama, with the possibility of working at HQ in Huntsville as needed. The engineering team typically works from 8:00-8:30 AM to 4:30-5:00 PM, while technicians and machinists start as early as 7:00 AM and leave by 3:30 PM, offering some flexibility. Teamwork is valued, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and knowledge transfer among a diverse team of engineers and technicians. The team is deeply invested in delivering high-quality products and is committed to staying late if necessary to achieve this goal.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollywood, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $67.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hollywood,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.