Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer Client is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Job Description As a Controls Engineer, you will oversee the electrical and process controls aspects of new construction projects, optimizing existing plants with updated process control systems. You will program PLCs and provide electrical design through commissioning, with an emphasis on value-engineering and process optimization. Responsibilities + Plan and execute the installation and commissioning of new systems effectively. + Generate weekly status reports for projects for process stakeholders to review. + Use, develop, and update Engineering Standards to current best practices. + Perform all tasks in compliance with industry standards. + Collaborate with site leadership to develop, implement, and track Key Performance Indicators to foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. + Deploy and manage a centralized data historian for all plants on the controls network, identifying and generating plant-based KPIs for monthly reporting. + Train and mentor others on control systems. Essential Skills + Project management + Electrical design + Commissioning + PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, SLC 500/505, CompactLogix, Automation Direct, Schneider) + Controls engineering + Networking + Material handling + Spray drying + Piping systems + Conveyors + Process improvement Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or other engineering degree + 2-5 years of relevant Controls/PLC programming experience + Experience with control panels, networking, and Ethernet + Proficiency in AutoCAD + Experience with drying, distillation, pneumatic conveying, fermentation, rotating equipment, heat transfer, and general plant utilities + Knowledge of process excellence and performance improvement tools such as Lean, PDCA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Process mapping, waste reduction + Ability to work in hot and occasionally dusty environments + Knowledge of ISA electrical diagrams and general NFPA 70E standards and requirements + Self-starter, highly motivated, and reliable with excellent written and verbal communication skills Work Environment The position requires working from 8 AM to 5 PM, with 60% of the time spent on the manufacturing floor and 40% in the office. The environment may be hot and dusty. The role involves approximately 25% travel to other sites, with trips potentially lasting up to a week at a time. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Nicholasville, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr. Health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/holiday Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nicholasville,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

Created: 2026-04-02