Senior Controls Engineer

Actalent • Hebron, KY • 2h ago

Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Client's dynamic team. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong experience in electrical design, programming, and engineering, particularly within the special machine industry. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, enhance departmental programming expertise, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet our customers' needs.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and expertise to the controls team, guiding them to meet project objectives.

Develop, install, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robot, and vision software solutions in line with design standards and customer requirements.

Collaborate with Project Managers and Design teams to understand machine functions and develop appropriate software solutions.

Identify and provide reliable solutions for technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes and stay current with advancements in controls engineering and automation technology.

Serve as a technical subject matter expert and offer guidance and training to the team.

Support design decisions, answer project questions, and ensure controls software systems support the overall process.

Participate in design reviews to understand software requirements and offer design guidance.

Assist with the training of new employees within the software department.

Support Applications Engineers during the quoting process and the service department by assisting customers remotely or on-site.

Collaborate with the Software Manager to document or create standard work practices and methods for the controls team.

Travel approximately 25% of the time, including overnight travel, potentially domestic and international.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design, programming, and engineering, with preference for special machine industry experience.

Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.

Proficiency in PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, LabVIEW, and machine vision software applications.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented approach.

Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex automation systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with ignition software for data communication and database interfacing.

Understanding of data communication network systems and protocols, including ethernet.

Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.

Flexibility to manage multiple projects of varying scope and complexity.

Creativity and flexibility to find innovative solutions.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position at the Hebron, KY site, with flexible work-from-home options on a need basis. The role offers the opportunity to take on a leadership position with a global leader in factory automation, requiring approximately 25% yearly domestic travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hebron, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Standard benefits directly with the company.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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