Entry Controls Engineer

Job Title: Entry Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing quality control systems and ensuring their implementation with all necessary safety features. You will develop and debug PLC and operator interface applications, provide long-term technical support, and assist in the startup and support of controls. Your responsibilities will also include creating technical manuals, supporting service technicians and customers during startup, and developing standards for machine controls and operator interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design quality control systems with appropriate safety features.
• Develop and debug PLC and operator interface applications.
• Assist in the startup and support of control systems.
• Maintain cost awareness of different approaches and select the best options.
• Serve as the primary contact, supporting service technicians and customers during startup.
• Provide long-term technical support.
• Create technical manuals and detailed instructions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standards for machine controls and operator interfaces.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Siemens S7 and Allen-Bradley controls and drive systems.
• Experience with Control-Net and Ethernet network configurations.
• Strong PLC programming techniques.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team, including collaborating with colleagues in Germany.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Wonderware Intouch visualization and script programming.
• Knowledge of Profibus and Profinet.
• Competence in high-level programming languages, especially C.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or E3 CAD.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE or BSEET).
• 0-3 years of experience, with programming or electrical engineering.

Work Environment

Work in an engineering setting with a large panel shop consisting of 18 people, with plans for growth. While the role does not accommodate remote work due to proximity to production, it offers flexible hours, typically from 8-5. Collaboration with other Application Engineers and reporting to Engineers will be a part of the daily routine. The position involves high customer interaction, requiring excellent communication skills. Daily, weekly, and monthly documentation/reporting procedures are essential. The company invests in motivated individuals, providing mentorship, training, and classes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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 onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.