Controls Engineer 100% REMOTE With Travel

Job Title: Controls Engineer 100% REMOTE with 60-80% travel Job Description The Controls Engineer designs and develops PLC programs for material handling equipment. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of equipment and customer requirements, driving the design of technical solutions. The position involves participating in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including analysis, design, electrical designs, installation support, and debugging. The Controls Engineer also supports other engineering staff associated with electrical hardware engineering and works independently to resolve site requirement changes. Responsibilities + Design and develop PLC programs for material handling equipment. + Collaborate with internal engineering/project management teams and customers to determine system requirements. + Support electrical installation by interfacing with electrical installers. + Debug electrical installation of controls and motor components. Essential Skills + Experience in Controls Engineering with a minimum of 3 years in the field. + Proficiency in PLC programming, specifically with Allen-Bradley. + Knowledge of material handling equipment, conveyors, and automation. + Familiarity with Studio 5000 and Rockwell RSLogix. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. + Ability to travel 60-70% of the time. Work Environment This role requires travel across the country to client sites, with travel comprising 60-70% of the time. Typically, the schedule involves 10 days on-site followed by 4 days off. Travel expenses are covered, and a per diem of $65.00 per day is provided. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr. 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with 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: 2026-04-20