Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & CAD

Actalent; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts, and to develop PLC code for material handling and automation applications.

You will verify controls requirements, create detailed documentation and BOMs, support startups at customer sites, travel as needed, and collaborate with engineers to ensure design accuracy, compliance, and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing schematic diagrams and panel layouts for control systems.
• Proficient in PLC programming for automation applications.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate controls drawings and documentation.
• Strong collaboration with engineers to ensure design standards.
• Skilled in producing clear, concise engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using CAD tools for control systems and electrical panels.
• Develop and interpret PLC code for customized material handling and automation applications.
• Specify and verify controls requirements for new equipment and retrofit projects, maintaining accurate controls drawings and documentation.
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support reliable system operation.
• Partner with other engineers to ensure project accuracy, compliance with design standards, and thorough design documentation.
• Manage project responsibilities to meet defined scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Create detailed bills of materials for control enclosures, components, and wiring.
• Act as a technical resource for internal teams and external customers on controls and electrical engineering topics.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in processes, methods, productivity, and quality while helping to reduce costs.
• Create clear and accurate drawings based on written and verbal specifications.
• Travel to customer sites to start up automated systems, including adjustment and setup of drives and control devices, point-to-point wire checkout, and verification of PLC code operation.

Skills

CAD tools

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Panel Layout Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Actalent in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts, and to develop PLC code for material handling and automation applications.

You will verify controls requirements, create detailed documentation and BOMs, support startups at customer sites, travel as needed, and collaborate with engineers to ensure design accuracy, compliance, and cost-effective solutions.