Job Information
Actalent Controls Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky
Job Title: Controls Engineer
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Job Description
The Controls Engineer is responsible for the completion of conveyor upgrade and system integration projects. This includes developing, creating, testing, implementing, and commissioning PLC programs for conveyor systems. The role involves initial code development conforming to established in-house programming, complying with customer specifications, and completing field testing documentation and start-up activities.
Responsibilities
Develop, create, test, implement, and commission PLC programs for conveyor systems.
Ensure initial code development conforms to established in-house programming and field commissioning.
Comply with customer specifications for system control, monitoring, testing, and documentation.
Prepare detailed and complete PLC programs that comply with system design drawings and project specifications.
Test and document testing procedures for all developed programs and software.
Complete all commissioning documents for L1 and L2 commissioning.
Perform field commissioning and testing of assigned projects within a team.
Travel to job sites for commissioning and start-up activities as required.
Collaborate with project managers, customers, and others to understand project specifications and design requirements.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
2-5 years of relevant Controls Engineering experience.
Experience with PLC programming, Allen Bradley, and RSLogix.
Knowledge of Industrial Control Networks and Ethernet/IP communications.
Experience with material-handling equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with HMI systems.
Strong understanding of control systems design and integration.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Work Environment
This position is remote with 85% travel to customer sites, including companies like UPS, FedEx, and Amazon. The typical travel schedule is 10 days on and 4 days off. Preferred candidates are located on the East Coast near major airports in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Louisville, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Boston, Orlando, Ohio, and Alabama. The company offers a company credit card, per diem for meals and incidentals based on GSA rates, a 10% annual bonus, 8 weeks of PTO, 14 holidays, and paid health insurance. The company culture is focused on hard work and employee well-being, providing a fantastic growth opportunity in the field of technology and automation.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
10% annual bonus8 weeks of PTO, 14 holidaysFantastic company culture focused on hard work and the well being of their employees. Good benefits with generous PTO and paid for health insurance.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2025.
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.