Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer II Job Description The Controls Engineer II will lead portions of design and commissioning activities, troubleshoot complex automation issues, and contribute to project success through hands-on technical expertise and team leadership. Responsibilities Lead design and commissioning activities for automation projects. Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues. Contribute to project success through technical expertise and leadership. Support a small team of approximately 5 engineers. Develop and maintain technical documentation and reports. Essential Skills PLC programming Hardware and panel design HMI programming VFD, Servo, and Drive Controllers expertise Proficiency in MS Office Customer-facing professionalism in both normal and high-stress situations Additional Skills & Qualifications Exposure to Legacy PLC5 (hardware, logic, HMI) Background in automotive controls Flexibility for changing schedules or work times Work Environment This position operates in a hybrid environment with approximately 50% of the time in the office, 30% at local customer sites, and 20% working from home. Expect overtime, with the team currently working around 55 hours per week, increasing to 60-70 hours per week when in the field. All travel is local to the Detroit area. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warren, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Warren,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.