Controls Engineer

Actalent • Mishawaka, IN • 17h ago

CONTROLS ENGINEER OPPORTUNITY | CAREER ADVANCEMENT | ONSITE | SOUTH BEND/MISHAWAKA, IN

Must be a citizen or green-card holder to qualify for this opportunity.

Job Description

Join a dynamic organization that has evolved from a tool and die maker into a global leader in friction welding and resistance welding solutions. Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, this company designs and builds advanced welding machines and provides contract manufacturing services for industries such as aerospace and automotive. We are looking for an aspiring controls expert who is a focused, detail-oriented team member with high standards, a solid work ethic, and a strong desire to advance their technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Applications Engineers, Fluid Systems Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers to provide a variety of machine control system solutions for the effective operation of friction welding machines.

Create electrical schematics using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and ePLAN, and produce Bills of Material documentation.

Conduct machine commissioning to ensure systems are operational.

Interpret controls systems requirements from various project scope documents.

Implement ANSI and ISO machine design and safety standards.

Develop machine sequence and control flow charts.

Develop Human Machine Interface programs for machine controls using Siemens and related products.

Expand understanding and experience of machinery, machine controls, programmable logic controllers, human machine interface, and their control software.

Essential Skills

Minimum 2 years of controls engineering experience.

Experience with Siemens PLCs and a willingness to learn more.

Mechanical inclination.

Customer-facing experience.

Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.

Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or ePLAN.

Work Environment

The position is based onsite at the headquarters in South Bend, IN, operating on a first shift from 8 AM to 5 PM, five days a week. The role requires minimal overtime and involves domestic and international travel approximately two times per year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mishawaka, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mishawaka,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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