Controls Engineer

Description

Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.

Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues.

Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.

Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.

Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.

Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime

Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment.

Review and coordinate project installations.

Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements

Maintain program backups for machinery and automation

Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots

Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred

3+ yrs of Controls Engineering experience.

Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors and other Process Team Members when required.

PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills

Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $46.53 / 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 Sterling Heights,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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.

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