Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support high-speed automated manufacturing equipment in a clean, modern production environment. You will focus on PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and specifying electrical components for complex converting machinery. The position offers significant ownership over machine improvements and design decisions, with clear visibility into how your work impacts production performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Modify and troubleshoot existing PLC code to improve reliability and performance of high-speed automated equipment.

• Make incremental programming changes and continuous improvements to machine operation to enhance uptime and efficiency.

• Identify and analyze root causes of machine and controls issues, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Work directly with equipment suppliers, vendors, and OEMs to discuss troubleshooting, upgrades, and equipment modifications.

• Specify, select, and document electrical components for machinery upgrades, replacements, and modernization projects.

• Troubleshoot drives, servo motors, sensors, vision systems, and other controls components to restore equipment to proper operation.

• Access PLCs to diagnose component failures, interpret fault data, and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Support highly automated manufacturing equipment by providing on-floor technical assistance and resolving real-time issues.

• Participate in equipment modernization projects involving controls and electrical upgrades, contributing to design and implementation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a production environment to ensure equipment changes align with safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms.

• Hands-on experience working with PLCs in an automated manufacturing environment.

• Experience troubleshooting drives, servo motors, sensors, and controls components.

• Experience with industrial machine vision systems, including setup and troubleshooting.

• Electrical panel experience, including working with control panels in industrial applications.

• Ability to identify root causes of machine and controls issues and implement effective solutions.

• Experience working with vendors and OEMs to support equipment troubleshooting and upgrades.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an Associate degree with relevant experience.

• Willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting production equipment.

• Basic electrical wiring and troubleshooting skills in an industrial setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Cognex vision systems.

• Background in high-speed manufacturing or packaging environments.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong vendor and OEM relationships.

• Experience specifying and selecting electrical components for machinery upgrades and replacements.

• Exposure to automation projects involving modernization of existing equipment.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, project-driven production setting.

• Interest in long-term professional growth within an automation-focused engineering environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility that emphasizes a supportive and proactive engineering culture. You will work in a fast-paced, project-driven atmosphere with a balanced mix of desk-based engineering work and hands-on time on the manufacturing floor. The environment features heavily automated and modernized equipment, with strong investment in automation and continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and external vendors while enjoying clear visibility into how your engineering decisions directly impact equipment performance and overall production outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delaware,OH.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.