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Job Title : Experienced Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires expertise in programming PLCs from scratch, primarily using Siemens, and troubleshooting complex automation systems. You will be responsible for creating electrical schematics using Solidworks Electrical or similar CAD software, developing HMIs, and occasionally traveling to customer sites to support installations. Our projects focus mainly on the automotive and RV industries, offering a diverse range of challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs from scratch, primarily using Siemens.
• Troubleshoot complex automation systems.
• Create electrical schematics within Solidworks Electrical or similar CAD software.
• Develop HMIs.
• Travel to customer sites (10–15% local travel) to support installations.
• Solve unique problems with custom automated equipment.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Our work environment is laid back with a casual dress code, where even the owners wear jeans and hoodies unless meeting with customers. The automation plant spans 2,000 square feet, with 1,800 square feet dedicated to the work area, assembly area, welding area, and three HAAS CNC machines, and 200 square feet for the office environment. The plant has cement floors, and parts for customers are organized in containers outside of various workspaces. We pride ourselves on our collaborative team and the opportunity to wear multiple hats, solving diverse and unique problems. Working hours are flexible, starting at either 7 AM or 8 AM and ending at 4 PM or 5 PM, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break. After six months, employees gain access to Udemy for learning and development, alongside two weeks of PTO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in THREE RIVERS,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

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Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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