Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation Lead

Actalent; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer to serve as the site technical lead for electrical and control systems in a Troy, OH manufacturing setting.

You will troubleshoot automation and equipment, drive uptime, and implement site standards for hardware, software, and programming. The role focuses on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms, PLCs, HMIs, networks, and capital projects within a fully onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience programming or designing industrial control systems.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs and control software.
• Understanding of industrial networks and control system integration.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical, automation, and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Program and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 5/500/5000 and Studio 5000.
• Support FactoryTalk HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and process control equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks, IP addressing, and managed switches.
• Develop and maintain site standards for control hardware, software, and programming.
• Support controls upgrades, obsolescence planning, and capital improvement projects.
• Provide onsite technical support for design reviews, startups, system integrators, and factory acceptance testing.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Control software

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

RSLogix 5/500/5000

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk HMIs

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer to serve as the site technical lead for electrical and control systems in a Troy, OH manufacturing setting.

You will troubleshoot automation and equipment, drive uptime, and implement site standards for hardware, software, and programming. The role focuses on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms, PLCs, HMIs, networks, and capital projects within a fully onsite environment.