Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Controls Engineer to program machine controllers to meet all customer specifications, ensuring safety and efficient operation. You will work with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, design component layouts, and ensure designs are safe, reliable, and simple. This role involves minimal travel, as customers come onsite for commissioning and run-off, typically lasting about 5 days.

Responsibilities

• Review control designs with Mechanical Project Engineer and Coordinators prior to build.

• Obtain quotations for electrical control enclosures, push button stations, etc., at the time of control design submission for customer approval.

• Evaluate inside/outside design capabilities, supply accurate information, and support documentation to keep designs on time and to customer specifications.

• Work efficiently with shop personnel in the build, startup, debug, and run-off of machines.

• Provide necessary support for Service and Training personnel during machine startup in customers' plants.

• Ensure machine safety in compliance with both US and Canadian standards.

• Commission machines on the floor.

• Work with existing controls engineers to help create standards for newer team members.

Essential Skills

• PLC Programming - Siemens & Allen Bradley

• Experience programming machine tools equipment from the ground up

• Proficiency in programming HMIs

• Circuit design experience (pneumatic, hydraulic, or fluid)

• Fanuc

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with E-Plan (training will be provided)

• Electrical Engineering Degree

Work Environment

You will be working in a dynamic environment focused on the automotive industry, specifically in manufacturing crankshaft polishing machines. The company operates as a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive companies like GM and FCA. The engineering team consists of 8 members, including 2 other controls engineers, mechanical engineers, and coordinators. The role averages 45 hours per week with overtime paid for any hours worked over 40. If travel is desired, a 15% increase is provided. The company prioritizes work-life balance and offers opportunities to work on exciting R&D projects and multi-million dollar machines.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Benefits:

401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:

8 hour shiftOvertimeWork Location: I

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2025.

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.