Controls Engineer

Actalent; Marion (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Controls Engineer in Marion, IA. The position focuses on designing control systems for water and wastewater treatment, requiring hands-on programming skills and client collaboration. With a supportive work environment and multiple benefits, this role offers excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with programming from scratch.
• Experience with control systems and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with HMI systems such as FactoryTalk or Wonderware.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand operational needs and technical requirements.
• Design and implement control systems that meet project specifications.
• Provide on-site commissioning and support to ensure successful system deployment.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk

Wonderware

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Job Description

This position focuses on collaborating closely with customers to assess their control system requirements, develop tailored control system designs, and support on-site commissioning. The role is hands-on and involves programming automation solutions—primarily for AC and DC motor control—within water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

This position focuses on collaborating closely with customers to assess their control system requirements, develop tailored control system designs, and support on-site commissioning. The role is hands-on and involves programming automation solutions—primarily for AC and DC motor control—within water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand operational needs and technical requirements.
• Design and implement control systems that meet project specifications.
• Develop and test automation programs for motor control applications.
• Provide on-site commissioning and support to ensure successful system deployment.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience with programming from scratch.
• Proficiency in automation, PLC programming, and systems engineering.
• Experience with control systems and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with HMI systems such as FactoryTalk or Wonderware.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with arc flash analysis, Python, or C programming.
• Experience with FactoryTalk, Wonderware, LabView, or IFix is a nice to have.
• Experience with Siemens systems, certification preferred.
• Self-starter with an ability to work autonomously.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is casual and supportive, with an easy-going manager. The company conducts yearly reviews to assess performance. There are opportunities for career growth and movement into other departments. Pay increases with tenure and performance, The culture is strongly family-oriented, supportive of family commitments, and hosts community events like Easter egg hunts and baseball games. The role requires traveling within a 2-hour radius to commission projects at customer sites. Employees will work alongside the panel builder team and train directly under experienced colleagues.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $57.70/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• 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 Marion,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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

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• Industries

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