Senior PLC & Controls Engineer

Actalent; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support high-speed automated manufacturing equipment, focusing on PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades. You will have ownership over improvements and design decisions, with strong visibility into production impact.

This role offers long-term growth within a proactive engineering culture, on-site work in Delaware, OH, and collaboration with suppliers, vendors, and OEMs to discuss upgrades and modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or an Associate degree with commensurate experience.
• Experience with PLC programming on production equipment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of drives, servo motors, sensors, and control components.
• Experience with electrical panels and integration with control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial machine vision systems.
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Modify and troubleshoot existing PLC code to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Make small programming changes and continuous improvements to machine operation and controls logic.
• Identify root causes of machine and controls issues using systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Access PLCs to diagnose component failures and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot drives, servo motors, sensors, and other control system components.
• Specify and select electrical components for machinery upgrades and replacements.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment by addressing controls and electrical issues in real time.
• Participate in equipment modernization projects involving controls and upgrades to improve automation and throughput.
• Collaborate with vendors, OEMs, and internal teams on troubleshooting and upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting PLC code

Drives & motors

Electrical panel experience

Machine vision systems

Wiring & troubleshooting

Vendor/OEM collaboration

On-site manufacturing floor

Electrical engineering degree or相关学历

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Cognex vision system

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support high-speed automated manufacturing equipment, focusing on PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades. You will have ownership over improvements and design decisions, with strong visibility into production impact.

This role offers long-term growth within a proactive engineering culture, on-site work in Delaware, OH, and collaboration with suppliers, vendors, and OEMs to discuss upgrades and modifications.