Controls Engineer

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

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings 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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• paid time off
• holiday and vacation pay
• 401k
• medical dental and vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

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.

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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.