Automation Engineer

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Automation Engineer Job Description The Automation Engineer will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI programs for production and utility systems in a regulated environment. This role requires adherence to documentation practices within compliance under

FDA 21 CFR

Part 11. The engineer will work with Rockwell automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, and FactoryTalk applications. The primary focus will be on daily troubleshooting and sustaining the systems rather than new program development. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs. Ensure compliance with

FDA 21 CFR

Part 11 documentation practices. Work with Rockwell automation platforms such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, and FactoryTalk applications. Focus on daily troubleshooting and sustaining of existing systems. Collaborate with a team to keep the facility operational and integrate new automated equipment. Essential Skills Proficiency in automation and PLC programming. Expertise in troubleshooting and controls engineering. Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell automation systems. HMI programming and PLC troubleshooting skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation. 3+ years of experience with troubleshooting PLC's and HMI programs. 3+ years of experience in the development of PLC and HMI programs. 3+ years of experience working in a regulated environment with documentation. Work Environment The engineer will be part of a growing team focused on maintaining facility operations and integrating new automated equipment. The work environment encourages collaboration and innovation, utilizing advanced technologies in a regulated setting. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Waunakee, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr. full health, vision, dental benefits are provided in addition to pto and holiday pay Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Waunakee,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.