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Controls Engineer

Actalent
Davenport, IA Other
POSTED ON 1/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2025

Job Title: Controls Engineer


Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Controls Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be project-focused, handling various aspects of PLC programming, updating control systems, and making field program changes. This role involves minimal daily maintenance and offers opportunities for growth and cross-departmental training.

Responsibilities

  • PLC programming and updating control systems in the field.
  • Troubleshooting mechanical equipment such as motors, routings, and process equipment.
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, single line drawings, ladder logic, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
  • Using diagnostic equipment, such as multi-meters, meggers, and mA calibrators.
  • Troubleshooting VFDs, DCS (Foxboro I/A), and PLCs (AB ControlLogix).

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or related field.
  • 6 months of experience in PLC troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in instrumentation skills.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  • Familiarity with process controls and programming languages.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Electrical and industrial experience would be a plus.
  • Mechanically inclined with a strong understanding of control valves, discrete valves, automated valves, and instrumentation.

Work Environment

The work environment includes 50-75% office work focused on programming and setting up future projects, and 25-50% on the floor troubleshooting. Enjoy a great work-life balance with working hours from 7 AM to 3 PM. This role offers room for growth, opportunities to train in different departments, and the potential to advance into a team lead position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $48.00

• 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 Davenport,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 21, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25 - $48

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