Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a 9-month contract-to-hire role with a custom machine builder in Walker. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of mentorship or leadership experience and a career path to move into a Lead Controls role overseeing 4-5 mid-level engineers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and work in a new facility with a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and drawings.

• Program Fanuc and ABB robots from the ground up.

• Program and work with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs from start to finish.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of mid-level engineers.

• Collaborate with both design and programming teams to ensure project efficiency.

• Travel 25-30%, with half being local and the other half across the US.

• Work an additional 5-10 hours of overtime per week consistently.

Must Have Qualifications

• PLC programming from scratch in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.

• Electrical design in AutoCAD Electrical.

• Robotic programming from the ground up with Fanuc and ABB robots.

• Custom machine design experience.

• Ability to travel 25-30%.

Work Environment

Work in a new facility with a collaborative environment and a large, clean shop floor.

Enjoy the benefits of new management that has improved the company culture and project efficiency.

This role offers the opportunity for training and additional work hours to increase earnings.

The teams currently share cubical spaces to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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