Controls Engineer

Job title: Controls Engineer in Louisville, KY at Actalent Company: Actalent Job description: Controls Engineer -TRAVELJob DescriptionAs a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the completion of conveyor upgrade and system integration projects. This role involves developing, creating, testing, implementing, and commissioning PLC programs for conveyor systems.Responsibilities

• Develop initial code conforming to established in-house programming and field commissioning standards.
• Comply with customer specifications on each project for system control and monitoring, testing, completing field testing documentation, and field commissioning and start-up activities.
• Prepare detailed and complete PLC programs that are fully annotated and comply with the system design drawings required to implement the project scope according to project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Test and document testing procedures for all programs and software developed, ensuring they comply with customer and in-house testing documentation requirements.
• Complete all commissioning documents for L1 and L2 commissioning.
• Conduct field commissioning and testing of assigned projects, working within a team to deploy and turn over completed, tested systems to customers.
• Travel to job sites as required for commissioning and start-up activities for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, customers, and others to discuss and understand project specifications, scope, and design requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming, specifically with Allen Bradley and RSLogix.
• Experience in controls engineering and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of industrial control networks and Ethernet/IP communications.
• Experience with material-handling equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant Controls Engineering experience.
• Familiarity with HMI and control systems.

Work EnvironmentThis role offers a remote work environment with 100% travel to customer sites such as UPS, FedEx, and Amazon. The travel schedule is 10-4. Candidates should be located on the East Coast near large airports in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Louisville, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Boston, Orlando, Ohio, and Alabama. The company offers a fantastic culture focused on hard work and employee well-being, with a generous benefits package including a company credit card, per diem for meals and incidentals.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $90000.00/yr.10% annual bonus 8 weeks of PTO, 14 holidays Fantastic company culture focused on hard work and the well being of their employees. Good benefits with generous PTO and paid for health insurance.Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 for other accommodation options. Expected salary: $85000 - 90000 per year Location: Louisville, KY Apply for the job now! Apply for this job