Network Engineer

Job Title: Network EngineerJob Description Responsibilities Design and manage overall network architecture and connectivity strategy. Ensure network reliability and serviceability. Support the Titan robotic construction platform and additional products. Centralize network ownership currently distributed across multiple teams. Collaborate closely with software, systems, controls, and hardware engineering teams. Troubleshoot network issues in complex environments. Design redundancy and failover systems. Essential Skills Experience in industrial networking and IT convergence. Familiarity with EtherCAT, PLC, IPC, and VPN technologies. Proficiency in network architecture and design. Knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, and remote connectivity. Strong capability in network troubleshooting and reliability design. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with robotics, automation, manufacturing, or other integrated systems. Familiarity with Beckhoff, TwinCAT, PLCs, SCADA, or industrial Ethernet environments. Experience supporting remote engineering teams. Knowledge of cellular/5G networking and failover. Strong documentation and process development skills. Work Environment This is a fully onsite role where you will work on the Titan robotic construction printer, consisting of multiple interconnected subsystems including robotics, sensors, controls, software applications, and remote support infrastructure. The work environment offers 10 paid holidays and 1 week of PTO, ideally used during the holiday shutdown in December. Our company is growing, providing opportunities for upward mobility. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX. 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 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 process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr