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Actalent Controls Engineer in Rock Island, Illinois
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will work on projects that include creating new products with Servo motors and safety proc sensors. This role involves PLC programming, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC codes, primarily for Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems. Additionally, the position requires electrical design work including schematic and design updates, revisions, and new design work for industrial applications. The Controls Engineer will occasionally assist in streamlining production processes.
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs and equipment in the shop, addressing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
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
Proficiency in Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC programming.
Strong experience in controls engineering and electrical design.
Experience in automation, troubleshooting, and control systems.
8-10+ years of hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
8-10+ years of experience wiring PLCs from scratch, particularly with Allen-Bradley (required) and Siemens (preferred).
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in an engineering-related discipline.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with custom projects and project management.
Work Environment
The work environment is within an industrial park, and is fairly clean and quiet. Onsite travel is infrequent but expected. The company offers a fun environment with a great work culture, including team-oriented activities and complimentary lunches every Tuesday and Thursday. Employees have the opportunity to run their own projects and contribute to creating a homegrown system for a new product line
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.