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Controls Engineer

Lensa
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
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Job Title: Controls EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer for a 9-month contract-to-hire position with a material handling equipment supplier in Walker, MI. The ideal candidate must be proficient in writing code from scratch in Allen Bradley PLCs and have experience designing schematics in AutoCAD Electrical. The role involves working on both controls software and hardware for custom machine creation. Experience with Fanuc robotics is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

  • Write code from scratch in Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Create controls software and hardware for custom machines.
  • Collaborate with a team of controls engineers, an engineering manager, and the CEO.
  • Travel to various locations within the US, including Kentucky, Washington, Texas, Georgia, California, and Pennsylvania, with an estimated travel requirement of 25-30%.
  • Manage travel expenses with a company credit card and adhere to a $50 per diem rate for overnight stays.

Essential Skills

  • PLC programming from scratch in Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • Electrical design in AutoCAD Electrical.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Robotic programming with Fanuc robots.
  • Ability to work with other PLCs such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Omron.
  • Ability to obtain a passport for potential international travel.

Work Environment

The role is based in a typical machine shop environment with various projects. The office includes cubical spaces for designing and interfacing with other engineers. Work hours are flexible, with employees starting between 5-8 AM and finishing between 3-5 PM. The average workweek is around 48 hours, with 5-10 hours of overtime expected. There is no work-from-home availability for this role due to the nature of the work. The company offers a small company feel, flexible schedules, and opportunities to acquire new skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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 ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $40

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