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Production Equipment Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Production Equipment Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot all production equipment and assist with facility systems as needed. This role involves working with metal welding equipment, casting equipment, hydraulic presses, rolling mills, and robotics. The ideal candidate will modify and optimize control programs and support SCADA systems, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot all production equipment.
- Assist with facility systems as needed.
- Work with metal welding equipment, casting equipment, hydraulic presses, rolling mills, and robotics.
- Modify and optimize control programs, specifically Allen-Bradley, with Siemens preferred.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics with a preference for familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical.
- Support SCADA systems including OPC, Windows, and SQL.
- Modify database tables as needed.
- Collaborate with integrators and internal teams to implement improvements.
- Occasionally work extended hours or weekends for urgent equipment issues.
- Understand and adhere to all safety requirements and communicate identified risks to leadership.
- Complete all 5S standards to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Contribute to company culture through alignment with company values and code of conduct.
- Maintain a positive attitude, display enthusiasm for assigned tasks, and communicate effectively and professionally with team members.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Essential Skills
- PLC Programming experience with Allen-Bradley or ABB robotics.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Electro-mechanical Engineering.
- Robotics experience.
- Ability to read electrical schematics.
- Proficiency in modifying tables in SQL.
- Experience with Siemens PLCs, Delta-V systems, AutoCAD Electrical, SQL, ABB, and Fanuc.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Delta V systems.
- Experience with Keyence equipment.
- Experience with ABB or Fanuc robotics.
- Experience with Siemens systems.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
- Ability to program from scratch.
Work Environment
The position operates within a clean facility with standard working hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the possibility of overtime. The role requires adherence to safety standards and maintenance of a safe and organized work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grove City, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grove City,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $43 - $48
