Controls Engineer: Motion Control, PLCs & Robotics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a contract-to-hire role based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. You will develop and implement electrical controls for manufacturing equipment, including safety systems, schematics, and wiring, while collaborating with Advanced Manufacturing & Technology teams to meet project schedules and document activities.

The role emphasizes Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and integration of drives, robotics, and vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 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 description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer for a contract-to-hire role based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. You will develop and implement electrical controls for manufacturing equipment, including safety systems, schematics, and wiring, while collaborating with Advanced Manufacturing & Technology teams to meet project schedules and document activities.

The role emphasizes Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and integration of drives, robotics, and vision systems.