Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Join a dynamic team in Columbus, IN as a Controls Engineer with a focus on manufacturing motor vehicle parts and accessories, primarily aluminum alloy wheels. This role involves optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and driving innovation in aluminum wheel production.

Responsibilities:

• Design, program, and oversee the installation of machines and processes.
• Manage project timelines and budgets effectively.
• Build, program, or purchase necessary components for production.
• Plan project details and communicate with other departments to ensure success.
• Support control systems plant-wide for new equipment.

Essential Skills:

• Associate's Degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CAD design, including plant layout and custom machine design.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with Cognex and Keyence Vision Systems.

Work Environment:

Work in a foundry environment which can be warm, with a clean Paint Process area. Enjoy a 1st shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with minimal overtime. Benefit from a secure and stable work environment, where employees are valued and there has been only one layoff in the past 35 years.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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 Columbus, IN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.