Industrial Controls Engineer - PLC, AutoCAD & Startup
Actalent
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Job summary
Actalent in Arlington, TX is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer with 2+ years of experience to support industrial automation projects from concept through startup. The role combines electrical design, control panel design, PLC programming, and commissioning, offering ownership of projects throughout the full lifecycle and travel up to 50% as needed.
Join a team delivering automation solutions and collaborating with customers, sales teams, and project stakeholders in a fast-paced
Qualifications
- Experience with industrial controls design and implementation.
- Strong AutoCAD Electrical and control panel design experience.
- PLC programming experience, preferably Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000.
- HMI development experience, ideally FactoryTalk View.
- Ability to support startup and commissioning activities with occasional travel.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical control systems, schematics, and control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Develop BOMs, select hardware, and create technical documentation including FDS.
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, primarily within Allen-Bradley environments.
- Support panel testing, FAT/SAT activities, startup, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and project stakeholders to deliver automation solutions.
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Job description
Actalent in Arlington, TX is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer with 2+ years of experience to support industrial automation projects from concept through startup. The role combines electrical design, control panel design, PLC programming, and commissioning, offering ownership of projects throughout the full lifecycle and travel up to 50% as needed.
Join a team delivering automation solutions and collaborating with customers, sales teams, and project stakeholders in a fast-paced
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