Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer Location:

Columbus, IN Job Description Join a leading automotive supplier known for its expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, and lifecycle change, driving innovation in the automotive industry. This company manufactures tooling and weld equipment for North American plants. The Controls Engineer will play a critical role in designing and implementing electrical control systems. Responsibilities Design electrical control systems. Modify and program PLCs. Design and build control cabinets for unassembled machinery. Travel to company sites for integration and installation of control systems. Identify and recommend electrical motors and power supply requirements. Work with Ethernet communications such as DeviceNet, Profinet, and Profibus. Integrate safety PLCs and safe I/O. Understand 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. Proficient in Ethernet networking (Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet). Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with additional PLC brands. Familiarity with Structured Text. Work Environment Expect to travel approximately 25% to regional sites including Fort Wayne, IN, Toledo, OH, Franklin, KY, Louisville, KY, and Chattanooga, TN. The work schedule is 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, with occasional flexibility required. 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 Jun 1, 2026. 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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