Controls Engineer

at Actalent in Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to assist in catching up on projects and contributing to the creation of a new product featuring Servo motors and safety proc sensors. This role involves controls engineering, including PLC programming, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing code primarily for Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs and HMIs. Responsibilities also include electrical design tasks such as schematic updates, revisions, and new design work for industrial applications. You will perform hands-on controls troubleshooting of PLCs and equipment, collaborate across departments to keep projects on time and on budget, assist in building complex automated systems, monitor system effectiveness, and provide support on new machine builds, as well as occasional on-site machinery repairs.

Hard Skills

+ Controls Engineering

+ PLC Programming

+ Electrical Design

Soft Skills

+ Troubleshooting

+ Collaboration

+ Time Management

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Rock Island, Illinois.

Work Environment

The work environment is located in an industrial park, providing a clean and quiet setting. The engineer will have their own workspace for completing drawings and designs. The workplace culture is fun and team-oriented, with free lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday, promoting a sense of value and community among team members.

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.

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.