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Controls Engineer

$40 - $75 per hour

Actalent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development of new manufacturing equipment, integration, and improvement initiatives to support advanced manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing & Technology engineering staff and Operations PLs to ensure schedule attainment and provide robust documentation for machine development activities.
  • Conceptualize and design machine electrical controls solutions, including safety system integration, schematics development, and on-machine wiring.
  • Demonstrate strong motion control and synchronized motion programming skills.
  • Develop electrical schematics using CAD tools.
  • Integrate PLCs, HMIs, servo and VFD drives, industrial robots, machine vision and inspection systems, laser marking and welding, and safety systems.
  • Stay informed about NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, ANSI B11, and ANSI R15 standards.
  • Identify and implement new technologies and controls strategies to develop robust controls solutions and integrate existing platforms.
  • Emphasize the use of Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookfield, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $75.00/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 Brookfield,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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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