Senior Controls Engineer

Actalent; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership in automation design, development, and implementation. You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and tailor machine control packages to customer requirements.

The role demands deep PLC/SPLC experience (Siemens and Rockwell), HMI exposure, and familiarity with robotics, vision systems, and safety designs, with travel about 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering/electro-mechanics or similar.
• 10+ years of experience with PLC & SPLC platforms in automation.
• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell Allen-Bradley required.
• Experience with HMIs – Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Beckhoff preferred.
• Experience with programming and teaching industrial robots preferred.
• Experience with machine vision applications - Cognex, Keyence, etc., preferred.
• Experience with safety PLCs, safety devices and fail-safe electrical designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems.
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop machine control packages tailored to customer requirements.
• Contribute to engineering process improvement and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Communication

Travel 20%

Education

Electrical engineering / electro-mechanics degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

HMIs (Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Beckhoff)

Job description

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced senior controls engineer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems. Development and implementation of machine control packages, specific to the customers, and projects requirements. Lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the innovation and continuous improvement of engineering processes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Competence

senior Controls Engineer demonstrates strong organizational skills, a results-driven approach, responsiveness, and adept coordination abilities. They should possess proficiency in utilizing both basic and advanced technology tools and software. Additionally, they should exhibit competence derived from suitable education, training, or experience for achieving comprehensive performance objectives.

• Practical knowledge of electrical design, including the ability to read, interpret and troubleshoot schematics and electrical designs (NFPA and ISO)
• Proficient and fluent in PC-based Microsoft business software.
• Proficient in collaborating with clients while adhering to project limitations and meeting deadlines.
• Capable of performing effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Good written and oral communication skills with team members and with customers.
• Skilled in collaborating within team settings and autonomously addressing complex technical issues.
• Ability to travel (National and International) ~20%.

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering/electro-mechanics or similar.
• Ten or more (10+) years of experience with common PLC & SPLC platforms working with production equipment in the automation industry
• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell Allen Bradley Required
• Experience with HMIs – Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Beckhoff preferred
• Experience with programming and teaching industrial robots is preferred
• Experience with machine vision applications - Cognex, Keyence, etc., preferred
• Experience with safety PLCs, safety devices and fail-safe electrical designs

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $145000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Alpharetta,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 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 without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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