Controls Engineer - Albion, IN

Job Description

This company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension systems, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components. They cater to the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, and marine industries. With multiple manufacturing and distribution locations across the United States, their headquarters is located in Elkhart, IN. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for supporting large capital projects within a cross-functional team, developing process improvements, and leading implementation efforts on the production floor. Travel up to 30% will be expected in this role to Florida, California, Iowa, Texas, and Indiana facilities. *THIS IS A PROJECT-BASED ROLE.*

Responsibilities

• Designing PLC programs, servo motion, hydraulics, pneumatics, and sensors
• Taking ownership of electrical design from the project scope through completion
• Participating in cross-functional design reviews to establish standard and custom product designs for new product launches
• Developing and communicating manufacturing standards for new product launches, project initiatives, and efficiency improvements to all departments
• Reviewing and approving engineering prints and specifications for optimum manufacturability, cost, tooling, and process structure
• Collaborating with the product design team to resolve all engineering and design-related problems as well as providing manufacturing inputs required for cost-effective designs
• Initiating and participating in departmental or company strategic programs, which includes cycle time analysis, safety, quality, and/or cost improvements

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming (from scratch)
• Fanuc robotics integration
• Ground up automation integration and design experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Ethernet, Ignition, and SCADA

Work Environment

This role involves up to 30% travel to Florida, California, Iowa, Texas, and Indiana locations. It is set in an industrial manufacturing environment, operating on the 1st shift. You will report to the corporate automation engineering team that is currently being built out.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $60.10/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 Albion,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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 : $48 - $60