Controls Field Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Controls Engineer is responsible for traveling to customer sites to program, commission, and start up equipment. Initially, all parts of the machinery are received at the plant in Jeffersonville, where they are built, wired, and programmed. After performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), the equipment is disassembled and sent to the customer site. Once installation is complete, the Controls Engineer commissions the equipment, modifies code as per customer requests, and carries out integration, troubleshooting, and on-site testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate computer systems to manage and control equipment.
• Create detailed electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
• Discuss designs or plans with clients to ensure alignment with their requirements.
• Maintain electronic equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
• Oversee installation activities to guarantee proper setup.
• Prepare operational and development reports.
• Investigate system, equipment, or product failures to identify and resolve issues.
• Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
• Program PLCs according to customer functional specifications.
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC programs.
• Program HMIs according to customer specifications.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience with Rockwell and Allen Bradley systems.
• Proficiency in Controls Engineering.
• Ability to use structured text for programming.
• Experience with packaging equipment and machinery.
• 2-3+ years of experience in Controls Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PanelView systems.
• Ability to work with diverse packaging equipment for large customers.

Work Environment

This role involves extensive travel within the US and internationally to Europe, Mexico, and Canada. Training will occur in Jeffersonville, IN, where the engineer will learn about various machinery used for tasks such as sleeve wrapping, drying, pouches, steaming, and labeling. The position does not require residency in Louisville/Southern Indiana, but the candidate must be able to travel to Jeffersonville for training. The typical schedule includes traveling on Mondays, working on-site from Tuesday to Friday, and sometimes staying over weekends for extended projects. The company provides a credit card, phone, and a $65 per day per diem. Additional opportunities include overtime and bonus pay for weekend stays.

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This is a Permanent position based out of Jeffersonville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

PTO, Over-time Pay, Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

This is a fully onsite position in Jeffersonville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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.