Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer will lead automation projects with a focus on electrical and controls engineering that align with strategic business goals. This role involves system design, modifications, capital projects, and equipment troubleshooting to support Data Solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Design and implement control systems for manufacturing processes, including electrical design, PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Develop product tracking systems, including MES integration using PLCs, SCADA, Vision Systems, ERP Systems, and Databases.
• Propose and implement equipment upgrades and optimizations to enhance reliability.
• Develop technical requirements for vendors to bid and construct custom machines and control systems.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and repair support for production.
• Lead projects aligned with organizational goals such as safety, productivity, and cost savings.
• Create and manage project plans, including resources, costs, benefits, and schedules.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and ensure project results are sustained.
• Support and lead capital expenditure requests and implementations using cost justification and business management principles.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate safety, mechanical robustness, and electrical / controls standardization.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This position is 100% onsite, with approximately 60% of the time spent on the floor troubleshooting and working with equipment. The company is growing and supports numerous data centers and solutions.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr. Copies of the Summaries of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs) for each of the medical plan options are available at the AllegisGroup Benefits website.

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Anoka, MN.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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, please email actalentaccommodation@ for other accommodation options.