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Job Title: Controls EngineerJob Description

The Controls Engineer will play a pivotal role in software design and development for industrial controls, including PLCs, machine vision systems, robotics, and other related equipment. The position involves interpreting, creating, and modifying electrical schematics, as well as installation, start-up, testing, and debugging equipment at customer locations. Development and maintenance of technical documentation are also key components of this role.

Responsibilities

+ Design and develop software for industrial controls, including PLCs, machine vision systems, and robotics.

+ Interpret, create, and modify electrical schematics.

+ Install, start-up, test, and debug equipment at customer locations.

+ Develop and maintain technical documentation.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in controls engineering and automation.

+ Proficiency in programming PLCs.

+ Experience with robotics and machine vision systems.

+ Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Ability to independently learn and troubleshoot problems.

+ Willingness to travel.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite five days a week, with occasional travel, approximately 20% of the time, once converted. Comfort in being in front of clients is necessary. All travel expenses are covered. The work environment fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and involves project-based work with a flexible customer base. The organization is growing, having achieved their best year in sales last year.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/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 Springfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.