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Controls Engineer

$78k - $115k

Actalent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings using CAD tools for control systems and electrical panels.
  • Develop and interpret PLC code for customized material handling and automation applications.
  • Specify and verify controls requirements for new equipment and retrofit projects, maintaining accurate controls drawings and documentation.
  • Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support reliable system operation.
  • Partner with other engineers to ensure project accuracy, compliance with design standards, and thorough design documentation.
  • Manage project responsibilities to meet defined scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
  • Create detailed bills of materials for control enclosures, components, and wiring.
  • Act as a technical resource for internal teams and external customers on controls and electrical engineering topics.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in processes, methods, productivity, and quality while helping to reduce costs.
  • Create clear and accurate drawings based on written and verbal specifications.
  • Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, including adjustment and setup of drives and control devices, point-to-point wire checkout, and verification of PLC code operation.
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

paid time off, holiday and vacation pay, 401k , medical dental and vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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