Job Information
Actalent Controls Engineer in Kokomo, Indiana
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description
Join an innovative startup focusing on electric vehicle battery manufacturing and energy storage systems. We are seeking five Electrical Controls Engineers to ensure incoming equipment meets high manufacturing standards. This role involves evaluating schematics, ensuring electrical safety, reviewing machine manuals, wiring, and PLC ladder logic, and integrating and commissioning new equipment.
Responsibilities
Assist and lead the evaluation of schematics and electrical safety of new equipment.
Review machine manuals, wiring, and PLC ladder logic.
Integrate and commission new equipment.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Automation, Vision, and Process Engineering teams.
Understand machine safety, ISO manufacturing standards, and reliability practices.
Essential Skills
A technical engineering degree (Bachelors or Associates).
3 - 5 years of experience commissioning automated systems.
Knowledge of machine safety and reliability.
Ability to modify ladder logic (Mitsubishi and Omron safety relays).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Automotive and/or battery manufacturing experience.
Mitsubishi PLC certifications.
Work Environment
This position requires onsite work at a state-of-the-art facility in Kokomo, Indiana. The role involves 90% of work on the manufacturing floor under the supervision of the Automation Manager. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM or 7 AM to 4 PM, with overtime available as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kokomo, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 fully onsite position in Kokomo,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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