Senior Controls Engineer

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

– Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software. Designs include power distribution, safety circuit, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings.

– Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.

– Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.

– From-scratch, start-to-finish PLC, HMI, and robot programming for custom equipment, conveyor lines, and cells.

– Configure, debug, and test equipment on the shop floor in preparation for customer runoff on the shop floor with the customer.

– Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.

– Lead start-up at the customer site and drive the project to completion.

– Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.

Hard Skills

5 years of controls experience in the machine building OEM industry

Solid understanding of the concepts of industrial controls and robotics

Proven ability in robot programming, Fanuc preferred

Experience setting up machine vision for presence and inspection, Cognex and/or Fanuc IRVision preferred

Talent in programming in a ladder logic environment: Studio5000, Siemens Tia Portal, Proficy Machine Edition

Setting up Remote IO and other components on industrial networks such as DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP

Experience setting up HMI screens/panels

Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards

Soft Skills

Strong ability to communicate within the organization and directly with the customer

Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Decatur, Alabama.

Work Environment

On-site in Decatur, AL. Travel and work at customer facilities for ~30%, typically in 2-week spurts.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.