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Actalent Senior Controls Engineer in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

This is a 12-month contract-to-hire Controls Engineering position. The role requires a high-level engineer capable of writing code and creating electrical designs from scratch, as well as leading a small team of Controls Engineers and managing projects with customers. The company is currently transitioning from outsourcing all controls work to bringing it in-house to reduce costs and improve customer experience. They are partnered with a large material handling company and are projected to expand their Controls team significantly in the next year or two.

Responsibilities

  • Write code from scratch for control systems.

  • Create electrical designs from scratch.

  • Lead and mentor a small team of Controls Engineers.

  • Manage projects and interface with customers.

  • Collaborate with the Mechanical team, including designers, project managers, and shop floor staff.

  • Travel up to 30% of the time to customer sites across North America and Mexico (passport required).

  • Complete expense reports and manage travel-related expenses.

Essential Skills

  • PLC programming from scratch, with proficiency in at least two of the following: AB, Siemens, Omron, Rockwell, Mitsubishi.

  • Electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical.

  • Ability to mentor and lead a team.

  • Strong customer interface skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Robotics experience, preferably as a certified integrator for Yaskawa and Fanuc.

  • Familiarity with Kawasaki, Omron, and ABB robotics.

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechanical Engineering (BSME).

Work Environment

The work environment includes a flexible schedule with typical hours from 8 AM to 5 PM or 7 AM to 4 PM, and an average of 5 hours of overtime. Work-from-home availability is provided as needed. The office space is currently being updated, with cubicles and personal space. Travel-related expenses, including per diem, car rentals, flights, and hotels, are covered by the company. Full benefits, including vision and dental, are provided, along with three weeks of vacation for all new hires.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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