Controls Engineer

Join a global leader in magnet wire solutions with over 120 years of industry expertise. This position is part of the R&D Engineering Division, where you will be instrumental in driving innovation and development of new processes and equipment. Your role will involve hands-on troubleshooting, programming of PLC applications, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering departments and project managers.

• Troubleshoot and program PLC applications using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron systems.
• Design panels and schematics utilizing AutoCAD Electrical.
• Collaborate with other engineering departments, skilled trades, and project managers.
• Provide technical support for new industrial automated machinery.
• Interface with additional technical resources to procure new parts.
• Assist with the integration of machinery to the Ignition platform.

• Associates in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience in integration work such as installing and designing new equipment.
• Knowledge of Ignition, SCADA, transformers, switchboards, ethernet networking, and machine communication.

• Experience with Ignition or other SCADA platforms.
• Experience with medium voltage equipment like transformers and switchgears.
• Project management experience.

This role is based in both office and factory settings. You'll spend most of your time designing and planning control system projects. The standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with approximately 20% travel to Franklin, IN.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

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.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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 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.