Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with customers to understand application requirements and design custom control solutions for industrial machinery and process equipment.
• Lead the execution of assigned automation projects from initial concept through design, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs to support machine and process control applications.
• Design and configure HMI screens and SCADA solutions to provide intuitive operator interfaces and effective system monitoring.
• Perform factory system testing prior to shipment to verify functionality, safety, and performance of control systems.
• Develop detailed electrical circuit diagrams using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Select appropriate hardware components and create complete bills of materials (BOM) for control panels and systems.
• Design panel layouts for hardware components, ensuring safe, maintainable, and code-compliant configurations.

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

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Enhanced Automation offers health dental and vision insurance, paid time off and vacation time

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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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.