Senior Controls Engineer II: Lead Automation

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Sick leave 7 days

Floating holidays

401k match

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer II to design and implement control systems for industrial material handling solutions. This role leads large projects, directs associates, and guides concepting, specifications, and prototypes through manufacturing transitions.

The candidate will develop PLC programs, prepare control schematics, ensure safety and reliability, and travel up to 40% across North America. A strong background in electrical engineering and robotics is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with sortation, conveyance equipment, or robotics design.
• Experience with control software and tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine design and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for industrial material handling solutions.
• Lead the concepting and design of products that add value and meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with development team to fit manufacturing operations.
• Ensure products meet performance and cost demands.
• Specify and develop sequences of operations for automated equipment.
• Prepare schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication.
• Develop PLC programs.
• Maintain product development schedules and cost estimates.
• Follow established engineering standards and software revision control.
• Perform prototype development and testing.
• Conduct on-site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability and performance.
• Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause.
• Travel domestically up to 40% within North America.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Robotics design

HMI/SCADA

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Control software/tools

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer II to design and implement control systems for industrial material handling solutions. This role leads large projects, directs associates, and guides concepting, specifications, and prototypes through manufacturing transitions.

The candidate will develop PLC programs, prepare control schematics, ensure safety and reliability, and travel up to 40% across North America. A strong background in electrical engineering and robotics is required.