Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will have the opportunity to travel to customer sites for project commissioning and installation, requiring between 10-20% travel. You will utilize advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles to produce logic for custom automation equipment using Rockwell's Studio5000 design software, and create HMIs using FactoryTalk View and Ignition platforms. With minimal supervision, you will specify PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, and vision sensors based on customer standards and scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Generate quotations for custom industrial automation applications and oversee projects through installation and commissioning.
• Assess, identify, and modify PLC logic and HMI programs to enhance equipment and system performance.
• Perform high-level troubleshooting and critical thinking to resolve electrical, mechanical, or process issues.
• Assist in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs, including PLCs, HMIs, servos, and robotic systems.
• Support the electrical crew during machine installation and commissioning by interfacing auxiliary equipment, correcting programming and wiring errors, and ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Stay updated on new controls technologies, industry trends, and standards impacting customer operations.
• Create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD software.

Essential Skills

• Automation
• PLC programming
• Robotics
• Programming
• HMI
• Electrical design
• Ladder logic
• AutoCAD
• Commissioning

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in designing, installing, troubleshooting, modifying, and maintaining control systems in a heavily automated industrial environment.
• Extensive experience with servos, motors, and drives.
• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred, but not required.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office environment in Ellabell, equipped with desks and standard office setups, alongside a panel shop, machine shop, and fabrication shop. You will have hands-on experience working with equipment and witnessing the creation of physical products. The position includes domestic travel within the US, potentially up to 20-25%. The work schedule consists of four 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday, with opportunities for overtime hours.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 Statesboro,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.

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Salary : $55 - $65