Controls Engineer

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Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will generate controls schematics for automation and testing systems, develop system concepts for new applications, and analyze existing machines to improve controls for better uptime or throughput. You will also handle electrical load requirements for sizing power supplies and contactors, specify components for machine controls, develop controls that meet current safety standards, and program machine controls using PLCs, robots, servos, and Visual Basic.

Responsibilities

• Generate controls schematics for automation and testing systems.
• Develop system concepts for new applications.
• Analyze existing machines and improve controls to enhance uptime or throughput.
• Determine electrical load requirements for power supplies, contactors, etc.
• Specify components for machine controls.
• Develop controls adhering to current safety standards.
• Program machine controls, including PLCs, robots, servos, and Visual Basic.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment is focused on custom builds and some consistently built machines. You will be part of a small, skilled team within the controls group, working alongside two high-level programmers. This role involves hands-on experience with custom-built systems, providing an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

Job Type & Location

Contract position based out of Apex, North Carolina.

Pay And Benefits

Pay range : $48.00 – $57.00 per hour.

Benefits

Workplace Type

Fully onsite position in Apex, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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