Controls Engineer

1 week ago


Comstock Park, United States Actalent Full time

Job Title: Controls EngineerJob Description

Responsible for machine start-ups and PLC programming of those machines. You will have a wide variety of responsibilities with control systems, process systems, and vision systems. You will be part of projects from concept to deployment. You will start in a training program unless you have refrigeration industry experience. This role includes customer interface, travel, and office work. You will work closely with another Controls Engineer and support all projects.

Hard Skills

+ Troubleshooting and editing in PLCs

+ Electrical design - reading and editing schematics

+ Electrical aptitude

+ Customer interaction

Soft Skills

+ Attention to detail

+ Communication

+ Problem-solving

+ Team collaboration

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Comstock Park, Michigan.

Work Environment

Average office space - everyone has their own office, kept clean, air-conditioned. Spend 10% in shop, 25% on the road, and the rest in the office. 4-day work weeks with every Friday off unless traveling. 25% travel within the US, all expenses paid. Special compensation for flying time. 3 weeks PTO, sick time included.

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.



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