Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to tackle complex control engineering challenges. This role involves programming within Rockwell Automation and Siemens toolsets, providing 24/7 support for businesses, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. You will collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to address root-cause issues, reduce downtime, and enhance safety. You will design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment to improve existing systems, including PLC programming and interfacing with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems. Additionally, you will enable internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies, and best practices while maintaining proper documentation. Your role will also involve identifying opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance quality, as well as mentoring and training others to improve safety and expand off-hour support resources.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex control engineering challenges using Rockwell Automation and Siemens toolsets.
• Provide 24/7 support and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to fix root-cause issues, reduce downtime, and improve safety.
• Design, select, manage, program, and commission automation equipment for system enhancements.
• Program and interface with PLC, HMI, MES, and SQL database systems.
• Enable partners to understand design standards and implementation strategies.
• Maintain proper documentation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety, reduce costs, and improve efficiency and quality.
• Mentor and train team members to improve safety and expand off-hour support.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
• Five plus years of experience in automation and control systems design.
• Proficiency in PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems.
• Ability to contribute to large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A).
• Understanding of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA).
• Competence in CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with HMI and programming languages.
• Availability for on-call rotation 3-4 times per quarter.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens.
• Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics.
• Proficiency in programming and tuning variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Experience in heavy industrial or similar environments.
• Familiarity with fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking.
• Experience with motion control systems including motors, drives, and encoders.
• Understanding of cyber-security protocols for system protection.

Work Environment

This role is primarily onsite with some remote flexibility.

This is a Permanent position based out of Fostoria, OH.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Competitive pay, 401(k) matching (up to 7% reported), quarterly/annual profit sharing, and robust health benefits (medical, dental, vision). Employees benefit from a wellness program, tuition assistance, paid time off, and safety-focused, team-oriented culture.

This is a fully onsite position in Fostoria,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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 : $100,000 - $150,000