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# Controls Engineering Specialist – Battery Pack Assembly at Sustainable Talent

- **Company:** Sustainable Talent
- **Location:** Jeffersonville, IN
- **Posted:** 2026-10-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sustainabletalent/jobs/4741528005

## Job description

Controls Engineering Specialist – Battery Pack Assembly

Location: Jeffersonville, IN (Remote to start, then On-site)

## About Sustainable Talent

At Sustainable Talent, we build high-performing teams that match our clients' goals and values. We are partnering with a leading global automotive manufacturer to staff a brand-new battery pack assembly plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This is a rare chance to help build a greenfield operation from the ground up.

The Opportunity

As Engineering Specialist, Controls, you will help launch and run a new battery pack assembly plant. You will drive controls best practices, automation programming and equipment troubleshooting to hit safety, quality and production goals. You will play a key role in the design, installation, validation and continuous improvement of automated systems, covering PLCs, robotics, vision, fastening, welding and conveyors. You will work with IT, Manufacturing Engineering and production teams to solve problems, implement engineering changes, and capture lessons learned that shape future programs.

The role starts remotely and moves onsite in Jeffersonville, Indiana. During construction, you may attend onsite meetings or work from a temporary onsite office. It requires flexibility to work all shift schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.

## What You'll Do

- Ensure adherence to Key Unifying PRocesses (KUP), Safety Operating Systems (zero injuries), and Quality Operating System (zero defects) practices
- Use Andon and FIS (Factory Information Systems) data to prioritize work, monitor cycle times and drive 100% flow
- Identify, implement and train others on Controls Best Practices, Enablers and Change Control Processes
- Act as the liaison with IT on controls/IT interface issues, including integration with FIS, Error Proofing, QWX and QTS systems
- Review, approve and update engineering drawings; monitor software specifications and coordinate OEM training as needed
- Resolve issues during machine build, installation and production, including PLC programs, HMI screens and automation downtime
- Set up and maintain industrial barcode scanners and printers
- Run off equipment against supplier and plant specifications to validate capability, robustness and safety
- Support process design and FMEAs so production systems meet performance targets
- Coordinate installation timing and documentation with plant and Manufacturing Engineering teams
- Capture lessons learned and apply them to new programs and existing standards
- Program new installations and reprogram existing systems (vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, welding, gantry, conveyor) for engineering changes and improvements
- Maintain automation program backups
- Lead troubleshooting for machinery, robots, automation and controls-related downtime
- Help train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
- Review and coordinate project installations across the site

## What You'll Bring

- Associate's degree
- 3+ years of controls engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment
- 3+ years of networking and communication protocols experience
- 3+ years of PLC programming experience (Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley)
- Ability and willingness to work off-shift schedules

## Nice to Have

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation preferred)
- Experience with FANUC, ABB and Universal Robots; Atlas Copco fastening; laser welding and metrology
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 (data collection, AI/ML, IIoT, digital twin) and networking/controls architectures
- Familiarity with manufacturing IT applications such as plant information, traceability, quality data and statistical process control systems
- Understanding of Industrial Engineering, Lean/Six Sigma, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, 8D, FMEA, DMAIC, TQM and Kaizen
- Knowledge of data structures/algorithms and electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC), including risk assessments
- Direct experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware and software)
- Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls prints
- PLC programming knowledge (Siemens, Schneider, Bosch), plus CNC/motion control, vision and RFID systems
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot and automation issues; CNC/gantry integration a plus
- Strong leadership, team-building and communication skills
- A self-starter with strong organizational and influencing skills, comfortable working with senior management, engineering, safety, IT and production

## Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $74,300 – $166,200. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

## Equal Opportunity

Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Apply Today

If you want to program, launch and optimize the automation behind a brand-new plant, we'd love to hear from you.

## About Sustainable Talent

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sustainable Talent designs and operates enterprise-grade contractor workforce programs for Fortune 500 and high-growth companies, combining operational expertise with its proprietary TalentOS platform.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped/Backed by partners; no disclosed funding round)
- **Headquarters**: Miami, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Stephanie Rodis (CEO & Founder)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Workforce Infrastructure, Business Consulting & Services, HR Technology
- Target customers: Enterprise procurement, global operations leaders, and high-growth organizations (B2B). Client roster includes Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Ford, Uber, and MongoDB.
- Mission or purpose statement: “Contractor programs have become fragmented… Specialized talent deserves operational discipline and structured support. Organizations should not choose between velocity and governance.”

## Products & Services
- **Contractor Program Management (Service)**: End-to-end ownership of contractor lifecycle—sourcing, W2 employment, global compliance, onboarding, payroll, and program oversight. Operates across 150+ countries.
- **Legal & Technical Specialists (Service)**: Vetted network of elite contractors deployed in AI, cloud, security, product, and engineering roles at top-tier clients.
- **TalentOS (SaaS/Platform)**: A real-time command center providing structured visibility into contractor performance, compliance status, and global workforce footprint for leadership, procurement, HR, and finance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped)
- **Key Metric**: 100% contractor compliance across global programs; 100% year-over-year enterprise client retention; 98.5% client satisfaction score; 4.8/5 Glassdoor rating (32 reviews)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by ADP TotalSource and Deel; trusted by Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Ford, Uber, MongoDB.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew +57.1% year-over-year to 15 employees; 32,000+ LinkedIn followers (+12.7% YoY); enterprise clients across 150+ countries; expansion of TalentOS platform.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Differentiated operating model**: Not a transactional staffing firm—they build and run structured contractor programs with dedicated “operators,” not just software or agencies.
- **Governance-first approach**: 100% compliance and audit-ready controls across compliance, finance, and risk; “tools are not the operating model.”
- **Top-tier client validation**: Proven at scale with some of the world’s most demanding companies (Nvidia, Ford, Uber, MongoDB, Microsoft, Amazon).
- **TalentOS platform**: Combines automation (EOR/PEO integrations with Deel, ADP, BambooHR, Greenhouse) with human accountability for a unique one-view leadership dashboard.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the “operating standard” for global contractor programs, bridging the gap between velocity and governance.
- Deepening AI, autonomous vehicles, and cloud engineering talent pipelines (evidenced by current job postings for AI safety engineers, ML engineers, and autonomous vehicle test engineers).
- Expanding TalentOS as a standalone governance and visibility tool for procurement and finance leaders.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “operational discipline over shortcuts,” “ownership and accountability,” “mutual respect for consultants and clients.” Employees rate culture 4.7/5 on Glassdoor.
- **Work environment**: Global remote-friendly with roles in Santa Clara, San Francisco, Boston, Austin, London, and remote; contractor network operates flexibly. Office hub in Miami, FL.
- **Notable perks**: Contractors are treated as “long-term partners” with structured onboarding, dedicated operational support, and transparent expectations. Internal team is lean and high-impact—only ~15 core employees serving a massive client base.
- **Who thrives there**: “Operators who value structure, ownership, and impact”; not for those seeking transactional staffing work.

## Sources
1. [Sustainable Talent Website](https://www.sustainabletalent.com/)
2. [Sustainable Talent About Page](https://www.sustainabletalent.com/about/)
3. [Sustainable Talent Careers Page](https://sustainabletalent.com/careers)
4. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainabletalent)
5. [Greenhouse Jobs Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sustainabletalent)

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