Automation Engineer

Actalent; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Equity/Stock Plans

Job summary

Actalent in East Windsor, NJ is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Automation/Mechatronics specialist to support PLC troubleshooting and high-speed manufacturing environments. This permanent onsite role focuses on PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, and motion control to maintain and optimize production lines.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life insurance, disability, 401(k)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• Experience in PLC troubleshooting
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, chemical processing, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, fragrance, or similar industries preferred.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

Servo drives

VFDs

I/O systems

Process signals

Industrial networks

Motion encoders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics/Industrial

Tools

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

Job description

Job Description

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Servo systems and servo drives
• AC and DC variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Digital and analog I/O systems
• Process control signals (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, discrete I/O)
• Motion control systems and encoders

Job Description

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Servo systems and servo drives
• AC and DC variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Digital and analog I/O systems
• Process control signals (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, discrete I/O)
• Industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
• Motion control systems and encoders

Electronic Components Typically Supported Include

• Relays and relay logic
• Power supplies (AC/DC)
• Contactors and motor starters
• Sensors (photoelectric, proximity, pressure, temperature, flow, level)
• Timers, counters, and signal conditioners
• Terminal blocks, fuses, breakers, and protection devices
• Control transformers and interface modules

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• Experience in PLC troubleshooting
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, chemical processing, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, fragrance, or similar industries preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of East Windsor, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

• Health & Wellness Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP options)
• Dental & vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance & AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability
• Extra mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (glassdoor.com), (careers.usnews.com)
• Financial & Retirement 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match, varies by plan/era)
• Performance bonuses (role-‑dependent)
• Tuition reimbursement / education assistance
• Equity or incentive plans (eligible roles) (glassdoor.com), (careers.usnews.com)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Windsor,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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