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Controls Engineer

Atlanta, GA, United States

$30 to $55 USD / hour

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Pay: $30 to $55 USD / hour
Experience: At least 3 years of experience in controls engineering within material handling or warehouse automation environments.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Controls EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Engineer designs and develops PLC programs for material handling and warehouse automation equipment. This role participates in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including analysis, design, electrical design, installation support, debugging, and collaboration with other engineering staff focused on electrical hardware. The Controls Engineer works independently to address site requirement changes and supports the successful completion of equipment installations while delivering reliable and efficient automation solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop PLC programs for material handling equipment, including conveyors and other warehouse automation systems.
Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and project management to understand and define system requirements.
Work directly with customers to gather, clarify, and refine system requirements and ensure controls solutions meet their operational needs.
Support electrical installation activities by interfacing with electrical installers and providing technical guidance.
Debug electrical installations for controls and motor components to ensure proper operation and system performance.
Participate in the analysis, design, and implementation of control systems throughout the product development lifecycle.
Provide on-site support during equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up at customer locations.
Independently resolve site requirement changes and implement necessary modifications to controls programs and electrical designs.
Collaborate with other engineering staff responsible for electrical hardware to ensure integrated and robust system designs.
Use Rockwell/Allen-Bradley tools, including Studio 5000 and related platforms, to program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
Document control system designs, configurations, and changes to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
Travel to client sites across the country to support installation, commissioning, and ongoing system improvements.

Essential Skills

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
At least 3 years of experience in controls engineering within material handling or warehouse automation environments.
Proficiency in PLC programming for material handling and automation equipment.
Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell PLC platforms.
Experience using Studio 5000 and Rockwell RSLogix or similar Rockwell software tools.
Strong understanding of automation systems, including conveyors and other material handling equipment.
Ability to support and debug electrical installations for controls and motor components.
Ability to work independently to resolve site requirement changes and implement control system modifications.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 6070% of the time to customer sites.
Effective communication skills for working with internal engineering teams, project management, electrical installers, and customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working with warehouse automation systems and diversified client environments.
Familiarity with state-of-the-art automation software and tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues on-site.
Comfort working in fast-growing organizations with expanding project demands.
Ability to document designs, changes, and troubleshooting steps clearly and accurately.

Work EnvironmentThis role is heavily travel-based, with approximately 6070% of time spent at client sites across the country. Typical travel schedules may include up to 10 consecutive days on the job site followed by 4 days off. The work environment centers on warehouse automation and material handling facilities, where you will work with conveyors, control panels, and other automation equipment. You will use technologies such as Allen-Bradley and Rockwell PLCs, Studio 5000, and Rockwell RSLogix to design, program, and troubleshoot control systems. While traveling, you receive a daily per diem and reimbursement for eligible travel expenses. The position involves working in active industrial and warehouse settings, which may require adherence to site-specific safety procedures and appropriate attire as defined by each facility. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.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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Skills

PLC
Material handling
Debugging
Project management
Control systems
Allen-Bradley
Troubleshoot
Troubleshooting
Electrical engineering
PLC programming
Rockwell RSLogix
Work independently
Communication skills
Problem solving

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