Controls Engineer

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax & RΘ

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for an onsite Brookfield, WI role. The contract-to-hire position focuses on developing and improving manufacturing equipment, with emphasis on electrical controls, safety systems, and integration of PLCs, HMIs, servos, VFDs, robots, and vision systems.

The role requires collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing teams and Operations PLs to meet schedules and maintain robust documentation. Onsite work and a strong emphasis on Allen-Bradley platforms are key.

Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical controls and safety systems.
• Ability to integrate PLCs, HMIs, servo and VFD drives and robots.
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA/ANSI standards and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of new manufacturing equipment and improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to ensure schedules and documentation.
• Design electrical controls concepts and schematics for machines.
• Demonstrate strong motion control and programming skills.

Skills

Motion control

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Servo and VFD drives

Tools

CAD tools

Robots

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new manufacturing equipment, integration, and improvement initiatives to support advanced manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing & Technology engineering staff and Operations PLs to ensure schedule attainment and provide robust documentation for machine development activities.
• Conceptualize and design machine electrical controls solutions, including safety system integration, schematics development, and on-machine wiring.
• Demonstrate strong motion control and synchronized motion programming skills.
• Develop electrical schematics using CAD tools.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, servo and VFD drives, industrial robots, machine vision and inspection systems, laser marking and welding, and safety systems.
• Stay informed about NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, ANSI B11, and ANSI R15 standards.
• Identify and implement new technologies and controls strategies to develop robust controls solutions and integrate existing platforms.
• Emphasize the use of Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $75.00/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 Brookfield,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

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.

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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.