Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Controls Engineer
As a Manufacturing Process Controls & Automation Engineer in the Combustion Products Division, you’ll play a key role in optimizing production processes and improving equipment reliability. In this role, you’ll blend project management, continuous improvement, and clear internal communication with your mechanical and controls expertise. Your problem‑solving skills will support day‑to‑day production needs while also driving long‑term improvements that strengthen capability, efficiency, and overall operational excellence within the energy sector.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
+ Identify and support projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities, yields, productivity, and capacity, by designing and integrating new data capture and analysis tools via IoT and using Lean Manufacturing principles where applicable.
+ Develop and deliver technical documentation, estimates, reports, and training materials based on process data to facilitate knowledge transfer and process improvement.
+ Provide technical direction and training to internal teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment with best practices and operational goals.
+ Monitor and analyze production and equipment performance metrics to maintain cost and quality targets, focusing on production yield, defect reduction, and machine uptime.
+ Manage individual Root Cause Analysis investigations and report-outs in response to machine and process failures encountered.
+ Assist in asset and process management, including conducting operational audits, managing scrap processes and root causes, and training personnel and lead special projects as directed by management.
What You Bring:
+ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, or an associate’s degree with equivalent experience required.
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on machine programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
+ Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), diagnosing control‑system issues, and integrating IoT‑enabled devices and sensors into automated systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
Opportunity to lead operations in a cutting-edge server manufacturing environment. Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Work in a collaborative, cross-functional setting with growth potential. 401K & Unlimited PTO & 12% Estimated Bonus off revenue
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
As a Manufacturing Process Controls & Automation Engineer in the Combustion Products Division, you’ll play a key role in optimizing production processes and improving equipment reliability. In this role, you’ll blend project management, continuous improvement, and clear internal communication with your mechanical and controls expertise. Your problem‑solving skills will support day‑to‑day production needs while also driving long‑term improvements that strengthen capability, efficiency, and overall operational excellence within the energy sector.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
+ Identify and support projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities, yields, productivity, and capacity, by designing and integrating new data capture and analysis tools via IoT and using Lean Manufacturing principles where applicable.
+ Develop and deliver technical documentation, estimates, reports, and training materials based on process data to facilitate knowledge transfer and process improvement.
+ Provide technical direction and training to internal teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment with best practices and operational goals.
+ Monitor and analyze production and equipment performance metrics to maintain cost and quality targets, focusing on production yield, defect reduction, and machine uptime.
+ Manage individual Root Cause Analysis investigations and report-outs in response to machine and process failures encountered.
+ Assist in asset and process management, including conducting operational audits, managing scrap processes and root causes, and training personnel and lead special projects as directed by management.
What You Bring:
+ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, or an associate’s degree with equivalent experience required.
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on machine programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
+ Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), diagnosing control‑system issues, and integrating IoT‑enabled devices and sensors into automated systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
Opportunity to lead operations in a cutting-edge server manufacturing environment. Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Work in a collaborative, cross-functional setting with growth potential. 401K & Unlimited PTO & 12% Estimated Bonus off revenue
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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