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Entry Level Controls Engineer

Actalent
Manchester, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Job Title: Entry Level Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support various projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, organized, and capable of effective communication across all levels of the organization, thriving in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical specifications for part and equipment selection, comprising 50-60% of the role.
  • Engage in PLC programming, primarily Allen Bradley PLCs, making up 40-50% of the role.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Travel to customer sites for meetings, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting, accounting for over 30% of the role.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, including Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred.
  • Experience with HMI programming and FactoryTalk.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Preferred internship experience in Controls or Electrical Engineering, with coding experience using Rockwell or other PLCs.
  • Familiarity with industrial control systems, instrumentation controls, and automation.
  • Knowledge in electronics, instrumentation, control and data acquisition systems.
  • Knowledge of variable frequency drive systems, motion control systems, sensors and transmitters, actuators, PID control, and communication networks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Manchester, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $83000.00/yr.

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 Manchester,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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 : $75,000 - $83,000

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