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Actalent Controls Design Engineer in Durham, North Carolina
Job Title: Controls Design Engineer IIJob Description
As a Controls Design Engineer II, you will be responsible for providing electrical and controls design improvements for the electrical and controls infrastructure of our manufactured product lines. You will coordinate site-wide drawings for applicable sites and projects, ensuring compliance with engineering documents, manufacturing standards, and safety regulations such as UL and NEC. Your primary goal will be to ensure the safety, quality, functionality, and overall conformity of our products. The role involves working independently as well as collaboratively, contributing to moderately complex to complex aspects of projects, and may include supervising and guiding lower-level Controls Designers and Control Design Engineers.
Responsibilities
Design electrical and controls systems for product improvements and site-wide projects.
Ensure compliance with UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
Collaborate with team members to ensure projects meet engineering and manufacturing standards.
Supervise and guide lower-level Controls Designers and Control Design Engineers as needed.
Manage and own 4-5 projects simultaneously.
Interpret and apply construction drawings, specifications, and other related documents.
Inspect in-progress products in manufacturing and assist in moving materials and equipment occasionally.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably electrical.
3+ years of related experience.
Proficient in 2-D AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software.
Knowledgeable in UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction and electrical/control drawings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Detail-oriented and accurate with a positive can-do attitude.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Desire for continuous improvement and collaboration with other teams.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days from home. The position involves interfacing with production as builds progress to ensure projects are on time and of high quality. The remaining time will be spent in an office setting, primarily working behind a CAD screen. Occasionally, you may need to inspect products in progress and assist with moving materials weighing around 40 lbs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/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: • 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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.
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 actalentservices.com.