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Controls Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for all phases of medium-scale assigned process or manufacturing improvement projects. This position requires technical proficiency in various industrial control platforms, as well as the ability to interact directly with customers in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties:

• Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software

• Designs include power distribution, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings as well as PLC and robot programming.

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

• Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.

• Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor.

• Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.

• Lead start-up projects from start-up to completion while working with both internal and external stakeholders.

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

• Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the plant.

• Respond to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines.

• Plan and execute maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues.

• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems for manufacturing and facility equipment both routine and complex using a method of troubleshooting to get to a root cause.

• Design, fabricate, and install mechanical and electronic equipment and perform program changes.

• Lead and assist in the planning, coordination, and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities.

• Complete all training as required and perform OJT to other employees as required.

• Wire and repair electric motors, repair basic wiring according to NEC.

• Maintain and troubleshoot problems with AC drive systems and PLCs. Should be able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or other using the appropriate communication language.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, to include lubrication, repairs, adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting.

• Advise operators and others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.

• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with safety procedures.

• Perform lockouts or tag out as required.

Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or 10+ years experience in lieu of degree)

• 3-5+ years of experience in installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automation projects and systems

• Electrical Troubleshooting on Equipment and Automated Systems

• Troubleshooting and Programming PLCs

• Setting up new HMIs

• Experience with Automated Systems (Rotating Machinery, Conveyors, Lifts, Robots, Vision Systems Barcode Scanners, Barcode Print & Apply, etc.)

• PLC programming, Installation, Commissioning and Hardware/Software troubleshooting

• Experience in both legacy & current Rockwell Automation and Siemens’ PLC / HMI platforms

• Experience with ACV/ASRS

• Experience with industrial communication protocols

• Familiarity with CAD Programs (EPLAN, AutoCAD)

• Experience with OSHA safety requirements

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting

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.