Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer

Actalent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – BCBS PPO options

HSA option

Dental coverage

Vision - EyeMed

Life and AD&D

STD/LTD

FSA options

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer in Chicago to design, develop, and implement industrial control systems and support project startup and commissioning.

You will program PLCs, develop HMI/SCADA apps, and collaborate with customers to define requirements, while delivering robust technical documentation and integrating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems in plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, etc.).
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications, including Ignition where applicable.
• Support system integration, FATs, SATs, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Work directly with customers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Create technical documentation including functional specifications, IO lists, and test plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, technicians, and field teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Customer-facing communication

Troubleshooting in plant environments

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Ignition SCADA

Siemens TIA Portal/WinCC

Job description

Job Title: Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, and implement industrial control systems. This role requires a proactive individual who can work closely with customers to define requirements and deliver effective solutions. You will be responsible for programming and troubleshooting PLCs, developing HMI and SCADA applications, and supporting system integration, FATs, SATs, startup, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial control systems
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications, including Ignition where applicable
• Support system integration, FATs, SATs, startup, and commissioning activities
• Work directly with customers to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Create technical documentation including functional specifications, IO lists, and test plans
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, technicians, and field teams

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation
• Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems in plant environments
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to travel for project work as needed

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, Ignition SCADA (particularly Ignition Certification), Siemens TIA Portal / WinCC, Wonderware / AVEVA, DCS platforms, and batch process automation
• MES integration and data center commissioning
• Electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical
• Power monitoring and critical infrastructure systems
• Experience with industrial cybersecurity principles and secure network architecturesFamiliarity with MES, IIoT, and Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Experience integrating third-party equipment, robotics, vision systems, and automated production equipment

Work Environment

The position requires 50% travel and operates on a 10 on 4 off schedule. You will work in diverse environments, engaging with advanced industrial technologies and systems. This role involves collaboration with various teams and clients, requiring strong communication and technical skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

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.

Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield o Traditional PPO Buy-Up Plan option o Traditional PPO Core Plan option o High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) option

• Health Savings Account (HSA) – HealthEquity o If you enroll in the HDHP medical plan option, you may be eligible to enroll in the HSA
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness– Mutual of Omaha
• Dental – Delta Dental o Dental coverage through Delta Dental and pays the entire premium if medical coverage through BCBS is elected. If you enroll yourself and/or your dependents in this benefit without enrolling in medical coverage, you pay premiums through semi-monthly payroll deductions.
• Vision - EyeMed
• Basic Life and AD&D and Long-term Disability (LTD) – Mutual of Omaha
• Voluntary Life and AD&D and Voluntary Short-term Disability (STD) – Mutual of Omaha o If you have not previously enrolled, you will have the option to purchase voluntary Short-term Disability o Voluntary Life has an annual $10,000 increase option for all employees who are currently on the plan but have not reached the Guarantee Issue of $150,000; any other elections will require EOI
• Flexible Spending Accounts – HealthEquity o Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) o Limited Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - available if you enroll in the HDHP with HSA plan o Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)
• Identity Theft Program – Allstate Identity Protection o Voluntary ID Theft Program for either yourself or your family Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.

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