Automation Controls Engineer

Actalent; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hosp

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent, a global engineering services company, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, install, and troubleshoot automation systems for liquid and solid separation equipment. You will work on PLC/HMI projects, upgrades, and field support, with travel to customer sites.

The role emphasizes Rockwell platforms, problem-solving, and collaboration with customers and internal teams. This is a contract-to-hire position based in Arlington, TX.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or process systems.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems, primarily using Rockwell platforms.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of automation and control system upgrades.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Modbus.
• Work with VFDs, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve automation and controls issues in industrial environments.
• Develop project documentation and collaborate with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Rockwell PLC/HMI

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motor controls

VFDs

Sensors & instrumentation

Industrial networks

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Tools

Rockwell software

Rockwell hardware

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer will support the design, programming, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems for liquid and solid separation equipment. This role involves PLC/HMI programming, control system upgrades, commissioning, and field support.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems, primarily using Rockwell platforms.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of automation and control system upgrades.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Modbus.
• Work with VFDs, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve automation and controls issues in industrial environments.
• Develop project documentation and collaborate with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or process systems.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software and hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional PLC platforms.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with custom control system design and process equipment.
• Field service, startup, and commissioning experience.

Work Environment

This role includes a combination of office-based engineering work and travel to industrial customer sites for installation, startup, and troubleshooting activities. PPE and site-specific safety requirements apply.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

• 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 Arlington,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including