Controls Engineer

Actalent
📍 La Porte, IN, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 25, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Controls EngineerJob Description
The Controls Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining instrumentation and control equipment used to monitor and control engineering systems, devices, machinery, and processes. This role combines hands-on electrical troubleshooting with project-based controls and automation support in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

+ Research, design, and develop instrumentation and control systems for manufacturing processes, machinery, and engineering devices.

+ Install, configure, and commission control equipment, including instrumentation, PLCs, and automation systems.

+ Perform electrical troubleshooting on control systems, instrumentation, and related equipment, spending approximately 50% of time on hands-on diagnostics and repair.

+ Provide project-based controls and automation support for new installations, upgrades, and proce...

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Job Details

  • Location La Porte, IN
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 25, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 30, 2026