Senior Controls Engineer – Automation & PLC Systems

Actalent; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Lowell, MI. You will perform hands-on control system design, PLC programming, electrical schematics, and system integration for automated material handling projects across the U.S., with 20-30% travel.

You'll support from concept through commissioning, and interact directly with customers on a daily basis. The role offers on-site work across engineering offices, shop floor, and customer sites, with ownership over projects and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in controls or automation engineering.
• PLC programming from scratch (Allen Bradley).
• Electrical schematics design (AutoCAD E or ePlan).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming - Allen Bradley
• Design and modify electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical/Eplan
• Support projects from initial concept and design through system integration, commissioning, and startup.
• Participate in equipment testing, validation, and troubleshooting both in house and at customer sites.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Provide engineering support on the production floor as systems are built, wired, and tested.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support

Skills

3+ years in controls/automation

PLC programming from scratch

Electrical schematics design

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Customer communication

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Lowell, MI. You will perform hands-on control system design, PLC programming, electrical schematics, and system integration for automated material handling projects across the U.S., with 20-30% travel.

You'll support from concept through commissioning, and interact directly with customers on a daily basis. The role offers on-site work across engineering offices, shop floor, and customer sites, with ownership over projects and