Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer Job Description Join a pioneering automotive supplier that excels in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, and lifecycle change to drive innovation in the automotive industry. At this site, we specialize in manufacturing all tooling and weld equipment for North American plants. The Controls Engineer will play a crucial role in designing electrical control systems and integrating them across various sites. Responsibilities Design electrical control systems. Modify and program PLCs. Design and build control cabinets for unassembled machinery. Travel to other sites for integration and installation of control systems. Identify and suggest electrical motors and power supplies needed. Work within ethernet communications such as DeviceNet, Profinet, and Profibus. Integrate safety PLCs and safe I/O. Understand and adhere to OSHA requirements and safety standards. Essential Skills 5+ years of professional controls engineering experience. Proficiency in PLCs (RsLogix500 and RsLogix5000). Experience with control system design. Proficiency with ethernet networking (Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet), Structured Text, and Safety PLCs. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working with advanced control systems. Familiarity with Structured Text programming. Work Environment As the sole Controls Engineer, you will have significant ownership over processes. Travel to regional sites is about 25%, including locations in Fort Wayne, IN, Toledo, OH, Franklin, KY, Louisville, KY, and Chattanooga, TN. The work schedule is five days a week, eight hours a day, with occasional extended hours. All work is performed on-site in a clean and climate-controlled environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $48.08/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:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,IN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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.