Controls Engineer

Join a dynamic and collaborative team as a Controls Engineer focused on inverter manufacturing. You will play a key role in developing and optimizing equipment and processes to ensure that manufacturing systems operate to specification and meet customer requirements. This position involves ensuring systems are fully verified and qualified for mass production. As a subject matter expert in electrical controls engineering, you will support the design, installation, and validation of production equipment while working cross-functionally with departments domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate equipment specifications to ensure alignment with product and regional requirements.
• Oversee equipment installation and confirm operational readiness.
• Ensure all systems meet safety standards for operator use.
• Verify that product specifications are consistently met through daily and validation testing.
• Collaborate with other departments to support testing trials, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Proficiency in PLC programming and controls engineering.
• Experience with Fanuc robots and Allen Bradley PLC.
• Strong knowledge of automation, electrical engineering, and pneumatics.
• Ability to program from scratch using Keyence PLC ladder logic.
• Experience in the automotive industry and electronics manufacturing.
• Expertise in HMI and robotic systems.

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electronics.
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave Keyence programming.
• Experience working with EV components, such as inverters and motors.
• Experience with FANUC robots.
• 5+ years of experience in Japanese automotive is a plus.
• Electronics manufacturing experience is a plus.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in the automotive and motorcycle systems sectors. The company emphasizes a strong quality culture and continuous improvement, fostering a workplace built on cooperation and mutual accountability. Employees are part of a mission that values safety, reliability, and sustainability, with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The work environment supports professional growth through collaboration and shared success, with a focus on global innovation and local impact.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $88000.00 - $125000.00/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 Sunbury,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 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.

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