Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering.
• Design and build factory-level and line/machine-level control standards and specifications for use by internal equipment development teams and external partners.
• Act as the corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for plant resources on control systems programming by architecting, writing, and debugging PLC ladder logic/IPC software with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.

This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Generac offers many benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance. 401k, paid time off and holiday pay

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.

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