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Actalent Controls Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Controls Engineer, where you will be responsible for conveyor/sortation integration and controls programming, including programming Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix 5000, CompactLogix) PLCs and Rockwell Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's). You will specify electrical hardware and control devices based on application requirements, encompassing PLC hardware components, IO modules, servo and VFD controllers, and field IO devices. Your expertise will guide you in applying various distributed controls solutions using commercially accepted IO networks such as EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet, Sercos,

and IO link. Take the lead in designing complete controls solutions for complex automated systems, applying kinematic equations to develop material handling

algorithms and timing parameters. Additionally, you will develop and implement machine control software on platforms such as Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, and others, and handle the electrical design of control panels for R&D projects using AutoCAD Electrical.

Hard Skills

  • PLC Programming

  • Electrical Design

  • AutoCAD Electrical

  • Programming Allen-Bradley PLCs

  • Programming Rockwell VFDs

  • Specifying electrical hardware

Soft Skills

  • Team leadership

  • Problem-solving

  • Project management

Job Type

This is a direct placement opportunity

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Louisville, KY, Memphis, TN, or Cincinnati, OH.

Work Environment

Work in a newly built office/shop, constructed less than 2 years ago, with less than 10% travel required. Your role will involve 30-40% hardware design with the remainder focused on PLC programming.

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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