Controls Engineer
Actalent • Nashville, TN • Posted July 13, 2026
About the Role
Job Title: Controls Engineer (Contract)
Job Description
This contract Controls Engineer role leads controls integration efforts for processing, packaging, and material handling systems, ensuring operational reliability, system performance, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The position supports plant controls activities and project work for at least 12 months, with a focus on PLC programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial automation systems.
Responsibilities
+ Lead controls integration efforts for processing, packaging, and material handling systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
+ Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems to support production and project needs.
+ Develop and maintain control system architectures, network layouts, and electrical documentation to ensure clarity and consistency.
+ Configure and support variable frequency drives (...
Job Description
This contract Controls Engineer role leads controls integration efforts for processing, packaging, and material handling systems, ensuring operational reliability, system performance, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The position supports plant controls activities and project work for at least 12 months, with a focus on PLC programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial automation systems.
Responsibilities
+ Lead controls integration efforts for processing, packaging, and material handling systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
+ Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems to support production and project needs.
+ Develop and maintain control system architectures, network layouts, and electrical documentation to ensure clarity and consistency.
+ Configure and support variable frequency drives (...