Engineering Technician - Controls

Controls - engineering technician

Description

• Provide technical support for the Manufacturing floor. Including electrical controls, mechanical systems and process improvement.

• Provide technical support for various types of control components such as but not limited to: photo electric sensors, proximity sensors, scanning devices, relays, pressure/vacuum switches, transducers, valves and solenoids, pneumatic/ hydraulic/electric cylinders, mechanical/electrical clutches and brakes, and various control circuit components.

• Ability to understand the interrelationships between equipment in production lines and systems and be able to provide sound recommendations to various departments within the company.

• Possess a working knowledge of high voltage panels, including safety protocols, troubleshooting, and procedures.

• Interface with PLC, HMI and VFD of various manufacturers.

• Ability to learn new software packages and comfortable in doing so. (AB, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Panasonic, BR, Schneider, Etc.)

• Understanding of Relay Logic Control Systems

• Understanding of Ladder logic, Statement List, and Function Block/AIO PLC Programming

• Experience in identifying root issues in programs during commissioning of new control systems/manufacturing suites.

• Experience in editing and making new HMI Screens, PLC Programs, and VFD Configurations.

• Possess knowledge of the differences between PNP and NPN sensors, including their wiring configurations, applications, and troubleshooting methods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• This is for a 1st and 2nd shift, Monday – Friday with some OT support on weekends as needed

• 3 – 4 weeks of training on 1st shift and then 2nd shift would revert to their hours of 3pm – 11:30pm

• 6 month as a temp and potential to go permanent in 20207

• Experience specifically with Allen Bradley PLCs (programmable logic controller) which is what keeps the machine running, like the brain of the machine…is highly desirable

• Certified in Allen Bradley is a nice to have- Allen Bradley is the #1 PLC company in the world

• 3 years of experience is preferred

• If they have a relevant Associate or Bachelors that can be used in lieu of a degree but must be able to talk about relevant projects they did in school

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Summerville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Summerville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 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.

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