Automation Technician

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Short and long-term disability

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a fully onsite position in Waukesha, WI. Responsibilities include assembling parts, troubleshooting PLCs, and ensuring operational efficiency of electrical components. The pay range for this position is $38.46/hr.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more. Application deadline is June 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assembling and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics.
• Skilled in building control panels to UL and NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and machines in accordance with job specifications.
• Troubleshoot PLCs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical components.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Assembly of industrial control panels

Reading electrical schematics

Testing and inspecting electrical components

Job description

Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and machines in accordance with job specifications.
• Read assembly drawings and schematics to guide assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot PLCs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure all functionality and appearance expectations of projects are met.
• Assemble, build, and wire industrial control panels to UL and NEC standards.
• Identify components using electrical schematics and bills of material.
• Drill, tap, punch, and cut/cutout holes in electrical cabinets.
• Route machine cabling and terminate connections in electric motors, transformers, junction boxes, and control devices.
• Print labels and tag all wires, cables, devices, and equipment neatly and properly.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain electrical components.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $38.46/hr.

Benefits

• 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 Waukesha, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.