Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer will assist in maintaining and updating control system documentation, ensuring it is organized and accessible. The role involves supporting automation development and implementation while learning basic safety systems and standards. This position supports troubleshooting of basic issues within production control systems using predefined methods and guidelines. It is not heavily focused on programming or design but requires involvement in the setup of automation lines and interfacing with outside integrators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement low to medium complexity control systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in system commissioning and ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Manage small-scale controls projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met (if experienced).
• Identify and resolve low-level issues within production and development control systems using predefined methods and guidelines.
• Create and refine controls system documentation, including diagrams, manuals, and reports to ensure alignment with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Implement simple automation and safety systems, ensuring safety standards are met and integrated into control systems.
• Assist in electrical design, PLC and robotic programming, and HMI development using tools like Ignition and Digital Factory.
• Contribute to the setup of automation lines and interact with universal and other types of robots.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge in automation and robotics.
• Proficiency in PLC programming.
• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics preferred.
• Strong GPA and internship experience highly preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• If no degree, 5+ years of documentation experience required.
• Experience with Rockwell or Allen Bradley PLCs is a plus.
• Working knowledge of mechatronics theory is advantageous.

Work Environment

The role is based at the Rock Cut Campus, Loves Park, IL. Working hours are typically from 8 am to 4 pm, with flexibility for an hour in either direction. The position involves a blend of HMI development (25%), electrical/system design (25-40%), and supporting functions (30-40%).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Loves Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $58.00/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 Loves Park, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.