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Actalent

Controls Engineer

Maple Grove, MN, United States

$50 to $65 USD / hour

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Pay: $50 to $65 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Job Title: Controls EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Engineer designs and programs controls systems for complex automated machinery, taking ownership of assigned machines, machine groups, and controls projects from concept through manufacturing, assembly, debug, acceptance, installation, and service. This role serves as a primary technical contact for automation projects and delivers solutions that meet technical, budget, quality, and schedule requirements while supporting continuous improvement and the adoption of new automation technologies.Responsibilities

Design and develop controls and electrical systems for complex automated machinery, including packaging equipment, robotics, motion control, and machine vision systems.
Create detailed electrical designs and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical for assigned machines and machine groups.
Program and configure PLCs and HMIs to control automated equipment, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
Lead assigned controls projects from concept through manufacturing, assembly, debug, acceptance, installation, and service, acting as the primary technical contact.
Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to integrate controls solutions into complete automation systems.
Support machine assembly and debug activities by troubleshooting and resolving controls and electrical issues on the shop floor.
Participate in factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and quality requirements.
Travel to customer sites, approximately 10% of the time, to perform installation, commissioning, and service support for automated equipment.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing enhancements to controls designs, standards, and processes.
Stay current with new automation technologies and apply them appropriately to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure all controls designs and programs comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and company quality requirements.

Essential Skills

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with PLC and HMI programming for automated equipment.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical.
Professional experience working with custom automated equipment; packaging automation experience preferred but not required.
Hands-on experience working with motors, drives, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Proficiency with Rockwell-based control systems and platforms.
Ability to design, program, and troubleshoot controls for automated equipment including packaging machines, robotics, motion control, and machine vision systems.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% of the time for equipment installation and commissioning at customer sites.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls issues both in an office and on the shop floor.
Effective communication skills to serve as a primary technical contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with motion control systems and robotics is highly desirable.
Experience in automated packaging equipment is a strong plus.
Experience working in environments with high-volume, short-duration automation projects.
Familiarity with machine vision systems used in automated machinery.
Ability to work collaboratively within a small controls team of engineers and designers.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight schedules while maintaining quality.

Work EnvironmentThe role operates in a fast-paced environment focused on high-volume, short-duration automation projects, with typical project lengths ranging from 6 to 10 weeks. The Controls team consists of a small, collaborative group of controls engineers and designers/drafters. Most work takes place in an office or cubicle setting, where the engineer performs design and programming tasks using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and PLC/HMI development environments. The role also requires regular visits to the manufacturing floor to support machine assembly, troubleshooting, and debug activities. The organization offers a schedule that typically includes half-day Fridays, averaging four 9-hour days and one shorter day per week, along with a company-wide shutdown during the week of the 4th of July that is provided as paid time off. The environment emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and the use of modern automation technologies. #ACTmneng26 Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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