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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our team. The role involves creating and commissioning industrial control systems, troubleshooting PLCs, and mentoring technicians and engineers. You will conduct electrical studies to upgrade and improve the current electrical controls of our equipment, document electrical systems for OEM equipment, and create ladder logic schematics for undocumented equipment. Additionally, you will be responsible for ordering necessary electrical components to aid the engineering and maintenance departments in maintaining equipment uptime.

Job Title : Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our team. The role involves creating and commissioning industrial control systems, troubleshooting PLCs, and mentoring technicians and engineers. You will conduct electrical studies to upgrade and improve the current electrical controls of our equipment, document electrical systems for OEM equipment, and create ladder logic schematics for undocumented equipment. Additionally, you will be responsible for ordering necessary electrical components to aid the engineering and maintenance departments in maintaining equipment uptime.

Responsibilities

• Create and commission industrial controls systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and mentor technicians and engineers.
• Conduct electrical studies to upgrade and improve current electrical controls.
• Document current electrical systems for OEM equipment.
• Create ladder logic schematics for equipment lacking electrical documentation.
• Order required electrical components to assist engineering and maintenance departments.
• Analyze plant processes and suggest improvements based on electrical knowledge.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Specify electrical devices including sensors, VFDs, and PLC components.
• Manage contractor interactions including design, costing, quoting, and executing electrical systems and automation upgrades.
• Coordinate, support, and maintain various electrical system projects, including installation.
• Provide engineering support for projects designed and built both internally and externally.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The role is based in a metal processing plant focusing on the creation of super alloys. You will work directly under the engineering manager. The environment is dynamic as the facility is implementing new product lines and processes, offering growth opportunities and the chance to be part of an exciting phase in the company's development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $125000.00 / yr.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include : Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical / Prescription Drug / Dental / Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership; Shift premium.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dover,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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Business Consulting and Services

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