Job Information
Actalent Controls Engineer in Rock Island, Illinois
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our team and assist in catching up on various projects. You will be working on creating new products with Servo motors and safety proximity sensors. This role involves PLC coding, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing code for various PLCs and HMIs. Additionally, you will be involved in electrical design updates, revisions, and new design work for industrial applications.
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on controls troubleshooting of PLCs and equipment in the shop, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Collaborate with engineering, sales, and procurement departments to ensure controls projects are completed on time and within budget.
Assist in building complex automated systems for customers.
Monitor system effectiveness and provide troubleshooting support for new machine builds.
Repair machinery on-site as needed.
Essential Skills
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens PLCs, and HMI programming.
Proficiency in electrical design and control system automation.
Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
PLC programming experience.
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in an engineering-related discipline.
2+ years of hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
4+ years of experience wiring PLCs from scratch, particularly Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to run own projects and help create a home-grown system for a new product line.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience in industrial applications and electrical design work.
Work Environment
The work environment is located in an industrial park and is fairly clean and quiet. You will have your own workspace to complete drawings and designs. Onsite travel is infrequent but expected.
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.