Electrical Controls Engineer

Actalent; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced controls engineer to write and maintain PLC and HMI programs for industrial deburring, parts washing, and finishing machines. You will validate equipment during start-up and commissioning, collaborate with vendors, and assist with component selection for electrical systems.

The role requires analyzing and troubleshooting PLCs written by others, wiring and panel-building familiarity, and potential FANUC robot programming experience.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and developing PLC and HMI programs.
• Ability to analyze, edit and troubleshoot PLC programs written by others.
• Experience with three-phase industrial electrical system design and a general working knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Preferred experience in wiring and panel building.
• Ability to analyze problems and select proper corrective action.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently.
• Experience programming FANUC robots beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Write, design, develop, update, troubleshoot and maintain PLC and touchscreen programs.
• Validate operation of equipment during start up, installation and commissioning.
• Work with customer specifications related to electrical portion of equipment orders.
• Inspect electrical portions and PLCs in used equipment being rebuilt.
• Confer with vendors and with purchasing to specify electrical components.
• Communicate with customers by phone and email to troubleshoot electrical issues.

Skills

plc programming

Automation

Allen-bradley

Controls engineering

Electrical

Design

Allen bradley plc

Tools

Allen-Bradley

FANUC robots

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for writing, designing, developing, updating, troubleshooting and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) and touchscreen display programs (primarily using Allen Bradley/Rockwell software) to interface with electrical control systems for legacy, standard, and custom industrial deburring, parts washing, and metal finishing machines. Capable of working on multiple equipment projects at the same time and responsible for validating the operation of the equipment during start up installation and commissioning. Works with various customer-submitted industrial equipment specifications as they relate to the electrical portion of the equipment order, inspect the electrical portion and PLCs programs of used equipment that is returned for rebuild, confer with vendors and work with purchasing to specify electrical components needed for projects, and work with customers during equipment build and commissioning. Talk with customers on the phone and via email to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues. Travel as required (

Skills

plc programming, Automation, Allen-bradley, Controls engineering, Allen bradley plc, Electrical, Design, Electrical design

Top Skills Details

plc programming,Automation,Allen-bradley,Controls engineering,Allen bradley plc,Electrical,Design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience writing and developing PLC and HMI programs. Experience writing programs specifically for machines or equipment is preferred.
• Ability to analyze, edit and troubleshoot PLC programs written by others.
• Experience with three-phase industrial electrical system design and a general working knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Preferred experience in wiring and panel building.
• Ability to analyze problems and select proper corrective action.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently.
• Experience programming FANUC robots beneficial.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albert Lea, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

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.

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 Albert Lea,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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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