Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will tackle complex control engineering challenges and program within Rockwell Automation and Siemens toolsets. You will provide 24/7 support for businesses and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Collaboration with maintenance and operations teams is key to resolving root-cause issues, reducing downtime, and enhancing safety. You will design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to improve existing systems, including PLC programming and interfacing with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems. Your role will enable both internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies, and best practices, while maintaining proper documentation. Identifying opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and improve quality is essential. You will also mentor and train others to improve safety, decrease downtime, and extend off-hour support resources.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex control engineering challenges within Rockwell Automation and Siemens toolsets.
• Provide 24/7 support for businesses and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to address root-cause issues, reduce downtime, and enhance safety.
• Design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to improve existing systems.
• Enable partners to understand design standards and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and improve quality.
• Mentor and train team members to improve safety and lower downtime.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math).
• Five plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design.
• Proficiency with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, and automation controls.
• Ability to contribute to large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A).
• Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA).
• Working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings.
• Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages.
• Availability for on-call rotation 3-4 times per quarter.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens.
• Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics.
• Proficiency in programming and tuning variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Heavy Industrial or similar industrial experience.
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking.
• Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders.
• Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure.

Work Environment

The role is primarily onsite.

This is a Permanent position based out of Toledo, OH.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Competitive pay, 401(k) matching (up to 7% reported), quarterly/annual profit sharing, and robust health benefits (medical, dental, vision). Employees benefit from a wellness program, tuition assistance, paid time off, and safety-focused, team-oriented culture.

This is a fully onsite position in Toledo,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 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.