Controls Engineer

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Controls and Automation Engineer Job Description Join a dynamic team dedicated to installing new manufacturing systems and upgrading existing systems across multiple facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting controls and automation projects, providing technical support and designing plant control system architecture. Responsibilities Collaborate on controls and automation projects to install new manufacturing systems and upgrade existing systems. Provide on-site support for controls and automation activities at various manufacturing facilities. Travel to Wooster, OH through the end of 2025 for onboarding, with ongoing travel up to 25%. Develop, install, and commission plant controls and automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, and MES data collection. Provide technical support for controls and automation systems using the HELP Desk system. Design and specify plant control system architecture, including control panels, hardware, and communication standards. Enforce process control standards and partner with third-party controls engineering partners. Essential Skills 5-10 years of experience programming PLCs from scratch. Proficiency in HMI development, preferably within Wonderware (Aveva) Archestra Systems. Strong skills in electrical design. Experience managing projects from conception to development. Willingness to travel 75% of the time within the first year. Experience with AutoCAD, Rockwell, and design programming. Additional Skills & Qualifications 7 years of programming experience with Allen Bradley PLC from scratch. Experience in the Food and Beverage, Consumer Goods, or similar industry. Work Environment The position is based on-site in Boone, IA, with a business casual dress code. Expect to travel 75% of the time in the first year to Dallas and Cleveland to gain insights into operations at other sites. The role offers a collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional growtth Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Boone, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr. A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage. 401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute. Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k). Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage. Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance. 4 weeks annual paid time off. 20 floating holiday hours and 6 company paid holidays. Extra time off for volunteering. Tuition reimbursement. Fitness membership reimbursement. And more Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Boone,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.