Electrical Controls Engineer

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Job Description

As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will troubleshoot issues with control systems and coordinate with team members to identify and implement solutions. You will develop and install machine programs using automation PLC software, draw electrical schematics using CAD to demonstrate process functionality, and create aesthetic HMI screens for machinery that provide sufficient feedback for troubleshooting. You will formulate and recommend engineering policies and technical work in line with project objectives, ensuring sound technical engineering concepts are applied. Your role will involve planning and coordinating engineering projects to be completed on schedule and within cost objectives, while advising personnel on the latest technical and engineering developments. You will collaborate with the Production, Research, and Quality Control departments to prepare production and process designs, establish uniform specifications for materials and equipment, and provide engineering services and technical support to other departments as needed.

Electrical Controls Engineer!

Job Description

As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will troubleshoot issues with control systems and coordinate with team members to identify and implement solutions. You will develop and install machine programs using automation PLC software, draw electrical schematics using CAD to demonstrate process functionality, and create aesthetic HMI screens for machinery that provide sufficient feedback for troubleshooting. You will formulate and recommend engineering policies and technical work in line with project objectives, ensuring sound technical engineering concepts are applied. Your role will involve planning and coordinating engineering projects to be completed on schedule and within cost objectives, while advising personnel on the latest technical and engineering developments. You will collaborate with the Production, Research, and Quality Control departments to prepare production and process designs, establish uniform specifications for materials and equipment, and provide engineering services and technical support to other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues with control systems.
• Coordinate with others to determine problems and implement solutions.
• Develop and install machine programs using automation PLC software.
• Draw electrical schematics (CAD) to demonstrate process functionality.
• Generate aesthetic HMI screens for machinery with adequate feedback for troubleshooting.
• Formulate and recommend engineering policies and technical work in accordance with project objectives.
• Ensure sound technical engineering concepts are applied.
• Plan and coordinate engineering projects to be completed on schedule within cost objectives.
• Advise personnel on the latest technical and engineering developments.
• Cooperate with Production, Research, and Quality Control departments for production and process design.
• Establish uniform specifications for materials and equipment.
• Provide engineering services and technical support to other departments.
• Investigate production problems and research new technologies to improve process control, lower costs, and increase throughput.
• Implement non-capital improvements to improve process control and reduce costs.
• Prepare and coordinate short and long-term engineering plans and programs for design, construction, or alteration activities.
• Travel to job sites to coordinate start-up, performance, and testing.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming
• Controls engineering
• Control panel design
• Electrical schematic creation
• Experience with Allen-Bradley systems
• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or extensive controls experience
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Product and operations knowledge
• Excellent computer hardware and software applications knowledge
• Data-driven decision making
• Effective use of process automation tools and IT

Work Environment

The role requires availability for 20-30% travel, typically to Baltimore or as required for major projects. The work environment involves using advanced technologies and equipment in a collaborative setting with departments like Production, Research, and Quality Control.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Health, Vision, Dental, 401k .

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Weirton,WV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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