Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer Opportunity- Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for our client out of Indianapolis, IN. These specific machines are used for the baking industry and some of the top customers include Kellogs, PepsiCo, Pretzels Inc, Craftmark, Cliff Bar, Pure Foods.

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the overall design of the control systems to operate machinery. Under the direction of the Manager of the Electrical Design Group, ensure the functionality of the electrical design through manufacture, assembly, installation, and start-up. Responsibilities include creating bills of materials and issuing completed design packages to manufacturing and purchasing. Additional responsibilities are listed below:

Job Responsibilities:

– Travel 30% per year onsite to customer locations to implement, maintain, and upgrade software/hardware

– Design and program machine control systems using PLC/HMI solutions

– Simulate, test, and debug machine control systems in-house

– Check out and commission systems at end user facilities

– Create unique customer-focused solutions and programs

– Maintain project timelines and budgets

– Size and select equipment including VFDs, servos, power supplies, sensors, switches, motors, safety components, and other control devices for machines

Required Qualifications

Technical Associates degree (EET, MET, Industrial Automation)

Minimum of 3 years hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens)

Minimum of 2 years working within AutoCAD doing schematic and panel design

Must be willing to travel 20-30% domestic and international

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.