Controls Engineer

Assistant Chief Controls Engineer - New Castle, IN

Job Description

Join our dynamic team in New Castle, IN, where we specialize in the manufacturing and assembly of car and motorcycle seats. As an Assistant Chief Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our manufacturing operations by maintaining and enhancing our control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain controls programs, hardware, and software to ensure optimal performance.
• Independently lead software efforts for small development projects and initiatives.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and implement countermeasures for electrical issues.
• Ensure equipment compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with team members on engineering projects to drive success.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements to enhance operations.
• Resolve defects and change requests to improve product quality and functionality.

Essential Skills

• At least two years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
• Ability to write, modify, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Keyence).
• Experience with Keyence and/or Cognex vision systems.
• Prior supervision or leadership experience is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with capital equipment, installation, and integration is advantageous.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.

Work Environment

Work in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility with 597 employees operating over three shifts. The facility features robotic welders and over 15 production lines. Enjoy a clean and quiet environment with a Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 10 PM shift schedule. Uniforms are provided, and the company offers world-class benefits, paid shutdowns, and opportunities for internal promotions

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Castle, IN.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $43.26/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 New Castle,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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 : $31 - $43