Job Title: Lead Controls Engineer - CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN

Job Description

The Controls Engineer will be hands-on and also take on a management role. This position involves working directly with the Engineering Manager and managing a team of 4 Control Technicians and maintenance technicians.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Controls Department, including scheduling adequate personnel and employee work orders.
• Coordinate with Plant Management and the Maintenance Department to establish maintenance schedules for different electrical components of the facility to minimize downtime on production.
• Provide feedback to Plant Management regarding the status of various projects, work orders, and manufacturing procedures as needed.
• Diagnose electric motor failure.
• Use digital multi-meters and electrical prints.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose control circuitry.
• Drive and participate in improvement projects.
• Install, program, inspect, troubleshoot, and adjust electrical devices and equipment, instrumentation, and related controls hardware.
• Review, modify, and create CAD drawings and any other controls-related documentation.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of PLC programming experience utilizing Rockwell and/or Siemens controllers.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with controls, manufacturing, and SCADA MES systems, as well as setting up systems that communicate via OPC.
• Experience implementing shop floor automation, manufacturing execution systems, and shop floor networks.
• Comprehensive programming experience including HMI, RFID, and PanelView.
• Networking experience with Ethernet, DeviceNET, and Remote I/O devices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food and Beverage industry experience.
• Machine building experience.
• ARC Flash Certification.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Safety wear is required. The environment is clean and climate-controlled, with new machinery. This position follows a consistent Monday - Friday schedule with minimal overtime and no travel. The role offers 40 hours of PTO and 6 paid holidays while on consulting with Actalent, and 160hrs of PTO when hired on after the consulting period. The company is very stable, operating in an industry that remains in high demand regardless of economic conditions. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and adheres to strict quality control measures.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64.08 - $70.00/hr.

• 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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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 : $64 - $70