Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer (Controls Engineer)

Join a leading provider of turn-key material handling solutions, specializing in lift assist, conveyor systems, controls, and pre-engineered equipment. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be instrumental in executing controls engineering work on automation projects. Your role involves PLC/HMI development, testing, installation support, and documentation. This position requires hands-on technical execution, increasing ownership of project scope, and the ability to support multiple workstreams simultaneously. Collaboration with project managers, electrical designers, and field teams is key to delivering systems on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on multiple controls projects of varying sizes, ensuring budget and schedule performance.
• Execute small to mid-sized controls projects with minimal supervision.
• Develop strong working knowledge of PLC and HMI programming in an industrial automation environment.
• Interpret, modify, and build upon existing electrical and controls designs.
• Support control panel design, electrical schematics, and I/O layouts.
• Integrate systems, including field devices, networks, and HMIs.
• Support on-site installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Manage multiple small projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned engineering tasks with limited direction.

Essential Skills

• Experience with at least one major PLC platform, preferably Allen-Bradley.
• Proven ability to execute small to mid-sized controls projects independently.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC and HMI programming.
• Experience in electrical design and control system integration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with multiple PLC platforms beyond Allen-Bradley.
• Prior work in material handling, manufacturing, or process automation environments.
• Familiarity with functional safety concepts.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with internal teams and customers.
• Outgoing and sociable for customer interactions and collaboration within the engineering team.
• Willingness to travel or work extended hours during commissioning phases.

Work Environment

This role is based in the Dublin, OH location, with occasional day trips to the Bellefontaine location, estimated at once per month. The position involves designing custom equipment for diverse customer requirements, offering opportunities for creative design and variance. The work environment supports collaboration and clear communication, promoting a culture of innovation and precision.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bellefontaine, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76000.00 - $90000.00/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 Bellefontaine, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 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.