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# Controls Design Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** St. Joseph, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,280.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Hardware Design, Control Structures
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7590cd7b17f851fa952e945d05e547e2

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience designing hardware in AutoCAD Electrical for industrial equipment.
 * Proficient in designing electrical schematics.
 * Experience designing automation equipment.
 * Knowledge in PLC programming and electrical engineering.
 * Expertise in panel layout and wiring.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Electrical Engineering Degree.
 * PLC programming experience.
 * Background working as an electrician.

## Description

As a Controls Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing electrical schematics for automation equipment. Your primary tasks will involve creating designs using AutoCAD Electrical, completing redline prints, and performing electrical calculations to ensure accuracy. You will be part of a dedicated electrical controls design team and focus on hardware design without any travel requirements.

 * NO Travel

Responsibilities

 * Ensure equipment is designed to customer specifications using standard techniques and approaches.
 * Create electrical and schematics in AutoCAD Electrical.
 * Specify electrical and fluid power components for the bill of materials.
 * Carry out assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision.
 * Assist with the successful execution of assigned programs regarding cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.
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