Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer will lead the design, programming, integration, troubleshooting, and reliability of automated manufacturing systems. This individual will provide advanced technical support to plant and maintenance personnel and act as the facility’s controls and automation subject-matter expert.

• Design and program automation solutions using PLC and SCADA technologies.
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and associated control systems.
• Lead hardware and software integration for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Work with equipment and component suppliers to source, specify, and implement instrumentation and controls.
• Support production equipment while balancing safety, product quality, service, and profitability.
• Maintain CAD files, drawings, schematics, controls documentation, and other engineering records.
• Perform root-cause analysis on maintenance and production losses and implement sustainable countermeasures.
• Develop preventive-maintenance tasks and lead continuous-improvement initiatives that improve reliability.
• Train operators and support autonomous-maintenance practices.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, and capital-expenditure inputs.
• Execute concurrent capital projects from initial concept through commissioning and handoff.
• Coordinate resources and proposed equipment or process changes through the site’s change-management process.

• Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI technologies.
• Strong background in automation and controls engineering.
• Experience in electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead projects from concept to completion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Five or more years of controls engineering experience.
• At least three years of manufacturing experience.
• At least three years of maintenance experience.
• At least two years of electrical engineering experience.

The position is based in food manufacturing and warehouse facilities, with exposure to chemicals, compressed gases, sanitation processes, and production equipment. It involves multi-shift operations requiring schedule flexibility. The role combines office work with floor presence and includes physical activities such as standing, walking, climbing, and equipment inspection.

This is a Permanent position based out of Burlington, NC.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

% Bonus 96 Hours PTO Phone Reimbursement

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000