Job Title: Automation Controls EngineerJob Description The Automation Controls Engineer will be responsible for creating, implementing, and modifying advanced manufacturing process controls, and working with the Development, Operations, and Quality teams to store and manipulate process data output for the development of data storage and visualization. The candidate will collaborate with the Development, Production, and Program Management teams to deliver world-class solutions. Responsibilities + Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop, implement, and establish processes that will increase the efficiency and productivity of the plant. + Review processes, new and existing, to recommend improvements. + Design systems of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls for machines and equipment, utilizing knowledge of computer-aided design and applying knowledge of electricity, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics. + Design and draft components of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication devices, and other related equipment. + Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to review functions of machines and equipment. + Plan logic systems for functions such as sequence and timing control. + Develop, install, and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC/PLC communications, PLC HMI, and/or specialty component software. + Design and draft diagrams of cable connection for robots, robot end-of-arm tools, robot controllers, and other machines. Essential Skills + Controls design + Electrical design + PLC programming + HMI programming + Experience with Allen-Bradley + Robotic design + Keyence PLC ladder logic + SQL + MES systems Additional Skills & Qualifications + Engineering Degree (Bachelor's or Associate's) or equivalent experience + 5+ years of PLC experience in a manufacturing environment Work Environment The work environment involves spending 50% of the time at a desk and 50% on the floor working with machines. 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.