Controls Engineer
Actalent
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Controls Engineer specializing in Automation for a 6+ month contract with the potential for hire. The successful candidate will support internal equipment that is installed and commissioned at various locations. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, specifically with custom automated equipment.
Responsibilities
+ Support internal equipment used at various sites.
+ Program PLCs using Siemens and/or Rockwell Automation.
+ Develop HMI interfaces.
+ Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
+ Program and troubleshoot robotics, specifically Fanuc robots.
+ Regularly troubleshoot equipment on the production floor.
+ Occasionally travel (up to 10%) to other sites for installation and commissioning.
Essential Skills
+ 3+ years of Controls Engineering experience with custom automated equipment.
+ Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens and Rockwell Automation).
+ Experience with HMI/SCADA development (WinCC and Ignition).
+ Knowledge of controls hardware such as sensors, remote IO, servos, VFDs, machine vision, and barcode readers.
+ Understanding of industrial networking protocols: Profinet, Ethernet I/P, EtherCAT.
+ Experience with 6-axis robotics (Fanuc).
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Exposure to AutoCAD Electrical schematic design.
+ Experience working with other robotics systems besides Fanuc.
Work Environment
The Brooklyn Park site builds custom equipment for manufacturing sites and has a team of approximately 20-25 Controls Engineers, as well as Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The role requires regular troubleshooting on the production floor and may involve occasional travel (up to 10%) for equipment installation and commissioning.
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.
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+ 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
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