Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer - Louisville, KY

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to develop new products by interpreting customer needs to establish electrical product specifications. The role involves designing electrical systems, writing PLC logic, and completing electrical documentation to ensure new products meet functional and non-functional specifications, including safety, performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability. The engineer will devise and conduct validation tests, solve operational issues, and apply engineering theory to address complex problems. The role also includes identifying and acting on opportunities for continuous improvement, with approximately 70% of the time spent on programming and 30% on hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products by interpreting customer needs to establish electrical product specifications.
• Design electrical systems and write PLC logic.
• Complete electrical documentation.
• Ensure new products meet functional and non-functional specifications, including safety, performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Devise and conduct validation tests to ensure product quality.
• Solve operational issues and devise short and long-term remedies.
• Apply engineering theory to solve complex problems.
• Identify and act on opportunities for continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming (3-5 years of experience).
• Controls engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with Studio5000.
• Experience with VFD.
• PLC programming using Allen Bradley or Siemens.
• Experience with TIA Portal.
• Control panel design.
• Experience with network communications between PLCs and VFDs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience actively designing control panels and writing programs for them.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both manufacturing and office settings. The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone currently in a travel role to transition into a position with only 5% travel. The company is known for its good culture and working environment, with many employees having worked there for decades. The company is locally owned and collaborates with prominent clients, providing significant name recognition in the industry.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Job Stability: Lantech is an essential business who is thriving in the manufacturing industry and growing exponentially in the market. We believe that job stability is not only about your ability to hold a job. It also means you enjoy what you are doing as well as the benefits and compensation offered.
Competitive Benefits: 401k Company Match, Quarterly profitability bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Life, STD & LTD, Paid Life insurance, Paid Vacation, PTO, 8 paid holidays per year.
Competitive Pay
Casual Dress
GREAT CULTURE
& More!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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 : $90,000 - $110,000