Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic Controls team focused on hands-on troubleshooting, equipment recovery, sensor and motion diagnostics, and robotics support. This role involves collaborating closely with maintenance and operations teams to stabilize manufacturing lines and reduce downtime in a high variability equipment environment. The position operates under a disciplined delivery model with regular touchpoints and measurable feedback loops.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize manufacturing lines through rapid controls and automation troubleshooting.
• Support operators and maintenance personnel in a high variability equipment environment.
• Reduce downtime associated with PLC controlled equipment, sensors, robotics, and servo systems.
• Mirror the successful Process Technician / Junior Engineer engagement and staffing model.
• Build long-term technical ownership and continuity within the controls environment.
• Troubleshoot PLC controlled manufacturing equipment without program ownership unless explicitly authorized.
• Support robotics systems, including basic operation, fault diagnostics, and recovery assistance.
• Diagnose servo drives, motion control systems, and related control interfaces.
• Identify and resolve sensor-related faults, such as photo eyes, proximity sensors, and encoders.
• Support line startups, changeovers, and equipment recovery efforts.
• Partner with maintenance and OEMs during complex or escalated failures.
• Document recurring issues, failure trends, and recommend corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing environments with multiple production lines and equipment types.
• Proficiency in robotics systems support, recovery, and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of servo-driven equipment and motion control fundamentals.
• Understanding of industrial sensor technologies, including photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, and vision interfaces.
• Capability in practical controls troubleshooting without primary program ownership.
• Ability to operate effectively in high equipment variety environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming, specifically Rockwell.

Work Environment

The Oxford facility is their largest manufacturing site globally, spanning an area equivalent to 12 football fields. It is a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing plant producing cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and personal care products. The environment is cleaner and more regulated than heavy manufacturing plants due to FDA quality expectations. Employees work in conditioned production areas, maintenance shops, and offices, ensuring a comfortable and safe working environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, NC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Oxford,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.

Salary : $40 - $50