Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

In this role, the Controls Engineer will be primarily responsible for maintaining and improving automotive manufacturing equipment. The position involves diagnosing intermittent problems, assisting electricians in getting online, and performing traceability work, such as tracking down bar codes, learning the history of parts, and finding solutions. Typical tasks also include specifying hardware, updating AutoCAD electrical drawings, and collaborating with the maintenance team. The engineer will also be assigned small project work, such as adding barcode scanners to existing lines or integrating blowers into robotic cells.

Responsibilities

Design and recommend control system architecture, products, components, and applications for manufacturing processes.Identify and resolve system integration and interface issues.Work with Fanuc and Siemens automation equipment, including troubleshooting Fanuc robots.Utilize Hirschmann managed switches and Ethernet/IP topology.Evaluate new and emerging manufacturing and control technologies, adapting them into specifications as appropriate.Design, develop, select components, evaluate, and install machine controls hardware.Confirm control system functionality, ensuring appropriate safety compliance by designing and/or executing test procedures.Prepare and/or review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings.Collaborate with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.Perform periodic audits to keep equipment operating, troubleshoot breakdowns, request supplies, define and review preventive maintenance plans, call for repairs, and implement process improvements.

Essential Skills

3+ years of controls engineering experience.Experience in troubleshooting Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.Experience in troubleshooting Fanuc robots, CNC machining, electrical design, and HMI.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

An Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Degree (Associates or higher) is nice to have.Easily motivated to advance within the company and skillset.Experience leading a group of Controls/Maintenance Technicians.

Work Environment

The work environment is very fast-paced, as it is an automotive made-to-order supplier with three production shifts running. The facility is very clean and smaller in scale, with around 50 employees at the Rochester plant. The shift is 1st, from 7 AM to 4 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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 Rochester,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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.

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