Controls Engineer

Job Description" We are seeking a Controls Engineer with expertise in automation. The role involves supporting internal equipment, which will be installed and commissioned at various sites. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in Controls Engineering specific to custom automated equipment.

Responsibilities:

Support internal equipment used at various sites. Program PLCs and develop HMIs. Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical. Program and troubleshoot Robotics, specifically Fanuc. Regularly troubleshoot equipment on the floor. Travel up to 25% for equipment installation and commissioning.

Essential Skills:

1+ years of experience in Controls Engineering for custom automation. Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens primary, Rockwell Automation secondary). Experience with

HMI/SCADA

(WinCC primary, Ignition secondary). Knowledge of controls hardware including sensors, remote IO, servos, VFDs, machine vision, and barcode readers. Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as Profinet and Ethernet I/P. Robotics experience with 6-axis (FANUC primary).

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn Park, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn Park,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.