Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Location: Louisville, KY

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Controls Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing automation control systems from customer specifications, developing electrical drawings, and programming automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and vision systems. They will also specify electrical equipment and materials, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and design and debug Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).

Responsibilities

• Design automation control systems from customer specifications.
• Develop electrical drawings for control systems.
• Program automation and control systems involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and vision systems.
• Specify electrical equipment and materials based on calculations, customer specifications, and engineering principles.
• Quickly troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Design and debug Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).
• Power-up, debug, and calibrate control systems.
• Follow all company processes and checklists.
• Support the development of standardized design platforms.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Experience with Rockwell software.
• Strong HMI programming and debugging skills.
• Hands-on industrial electrical experience and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read, revise, and create new logic, HMI/SCADA programs, and VFD parameters.
• Detail-oriented with the capability of writing and modifying logic.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with conveyor systems including Skid, Skillet, Pallet, Friction Drive, EMS, Power & Free.
• Experience in controls engineering, Rockwell systems, and design.

Work Environment

The position operates out of an engineering office directly across from a major truck plant. The office environment is casual and fun, though it can become intense during shutdown periods when deadlines are tight. The primary customer is a leading automobile manufacturer, requiring flexibility with hours, including long days and weekends as necessary. Safety gear such as vests, glasses, Kevlar sleeves, and ear plugs are required when working at the plant. This role is primarily a first shift job working 45-50 hours per week, with potential for over 60 hours during shutdown periods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elizabethtown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Elizabethtown, KY.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 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.