Electrical Engineer: Automation & Controls

Actalent

Clintonville (WI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401k
Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Wisconsin is seeking an electrical engineer to design, maintain, and improve electrical systems for manufacturing and packaging equipment, including power distribution and automation controls. You will lead capital projects and ensure compliance with safety standards such as NEC, NFPA, and OSHA, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability.

This role requires hands-on schematic creation, panel layout planning, and troubleshooting to support

Qualifications

  • Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in Rockwell or Siemens PLC platforms.
  • Experience with VFDs.
  • Industrial power distribution.
  • Ability to create electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Design, maintain, and improve electrical systems for manufacturing and packaging equipment, including power distribution and automation controls.
  • Lead capital projects and ensure compliance with safety standards such as NEC, NFPA, and OSHA.

Skills

Rockwell
Siemens
PLC Programming
VFDs
Industrial Power Distribution
Control Systems
Electrical Schematics
Panel Layouts
Troubleshooting
Automation Systems

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Actalent in Wisconsin is seeking an electrical engineer to design, maintain, and improve electrical systems for manufacturing and packaging equipment, including power distribution and automation controls. You will lead capital projects and ensure compliance with safety standards such as NEC, NFPA, and OSHA, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability.

This role requires hands-on schematic creation, panel layout planning, and troubleshooting to support

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