Automation Controls Engineer - PLC, CAD & System Startup

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday and vacation pay

401k

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer for a permanent onsite role. You will design control system schematics and panel layouts, develop PLC code for material handling, and verify equipment requirements with detailed documentation.

You will travel to customer sites for startup and commissioning, collaborate with engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and create BOMs. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience designing control systems and electrical panels.
• Proficient in PLC programming and debugging.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate drawings and docs.
• Strong collaboration with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using CAD tools for control systems and electrical panels.
• Develop and interpret PLC code for automated material handling and integration.
• Verify controls requirements for new equipment and retrofits with thorough documentation.
• Perform PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting for reliability.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure design accuracy and standards compliance.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Create detailed BOMs for enclosures and wiring.
• Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and customers on controls topics.
• Drive process, productivity, and quality improvements to reduce costs.
• Travel to customer sites for startup, drive adjustment, and PLC validation.

Skills

CAD drafting

PLC programming

Controls engineering

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming software

HMI software

Job description

Actalent in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer for a permanent onsite role. You will design control system schematics and panel layouts, develop PLC code for material handling, and verify equipment requirements with detailed documentation.

You will travel to customer sites for startup and commissioning, collaborate with engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and create BOMs. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.