Controls Engineer

Join a leading organization in South Bend, Indiana that has transformed from a tool and die maker to a global leader in friction and resistance welding solutions. The company designs advanced welding machines and provides contract manufacturing services, catering to industries such as aerospace and automotive. They seek a detail-oriented and dedicated team member with high standards and a strong work ethic, eager to expand technical knowledge as a Controls Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Applications Engineers, Fluid Systems Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers to provide machine control system solutions for friction welding machines.
• Create electrical schematics using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and ePLAN, and document Bills of Material.
• Conduct machine commissioning and interpret controls systems requirements from project scope documents.
• Implement ANSI and ISO machine design and safety standards.
• Develop machine sequence and control flow charts.
• Develop Human Machine Interface programs for machine controls using Siemens products.
• Enhance understanding and experience with machinery, machine controls, programmable logic controllers, and control software.

• 2 - 5 years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
• Experience with Siemens PLC for troubleshooting and programming.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Design skills using AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, ePLAN.
• Knowledge in hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or ePLAN is advantageous.

Work onsite at headquarters in South Bend, Indiana, 5 days a week, from 8 AM to 5 PM on the first shift. Expect domestic and international travel approximately twice a year with minimal overtime. This role offers an opportunity to work with an industry leader in friction welding machines, allowing for skillset expansion through custom design and integration work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in South Bend,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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 : $36 - $48