Controls Engineering

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Controls Engineer Job Description

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are at the forefront. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a supportive environment that values expertise, initiative, and continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and leadership development, it's an ideal setting for professionals looking to make a meaningful contribution while advancing their careers.

If you're passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a fast-paced, solutions-driven culture, this is the place to be.

• Deliver accurate, insightful, and data-driven technical peer reviews during the design process.
• Familiarize with control panel fabrication processes and best practices for wiring.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar tools.
• Lead and deploy teams to successfully complete multiple projects on time and with high precision.
• Select industrial hardware, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, safety components, sensors, relays, and circuit protection devices.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships across all organizational levels.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery, and UL regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in multiple PLC platforms (primarily Allen-Bradley), HMIs, and other control software.
• Communicate effectively, conveying both technical and non-technical information to large, cross-functional teams.
• Support manufacturing operations, including BOM creation, engineering change notice (ECN) processes, and product release documentation.

• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming, AutoCAD Electrical, and controls engineering.
• Experience in integration and engineering management.
• In-depth understanding of NEC, Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery, and UL regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in multiple PLC platforms and control software.
• Effective communication skills for large, cross-functional teams.

• 10+ years of experience in controls or electrical engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Controls or Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly skilled with Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Highly skilled with AutoCAD Electrical and/or E-Plan.

This is an onsite role with approximately 30% travel involved. The work environment is supportive and encourages cross-functional teamwork and leadership development.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

• 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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.