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Senior Quality Engineer (Electronics)
Neros Technologies
Torrance, CA
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on engineer with deep electronics hardware manufacturing experience, a proactive, ownership-driven approach to solving problems, and a proven ability…
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Senior Quality Engineer Electro-Mechanical Assembly
Neros Technologies
Torrance, CA
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on engineer with deep electro-mechanical hardware manufacturing experience, a proactive, ownership-driven approach to solving problems, and a proven…
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Vehicle Safety Test Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA
Newark, CA · Irvine, CA
We are seeking a hands-on Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to support vehicle crash testing, passive safety development, and validation activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring…
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Test Engineer Power Electronics Traction Inverters
ALTEN Technology USA
Newark, CA · Irvine, CA
Our client is seeking a Test Engineer to support validation and testing activities for high-voltage traction inverter systems used in electric vehicle applications. This individual will…
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Remote Circuit Design Engineer
TEKsystems
Austin, TX
- $40 to $50 USD / hour
TEKsystems is seeking a circuit design engineer for its Alaska-based client.
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Infrastructure Engineer
TEKsystems
Des Moines, IA
- $26 USD / hour
DescriptionLooking for an Infrastructure Engineer-Jr., -Looking for someone with an understanding of organization, communication, customer service.-This role will maintain high levels of…
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware
Applied Intuition
Sunnyvale, CA
- $187,075 to $253,000 USD / year
- Integrate vendor components across multiple controllers and subsystems within a safety-critical software architecture, ensuring reliable communication over hardware interfaces.
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Network Engineer
Amentum
Fort Shafter, HI
Amentum is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Trojan Net Ops Program in Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
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Lead C++ Software Engineer - Palladium Emulation Platform
Cadence
United States
- $119,000 to $221,000 USD / year
…innovations in electronics worldwide. We are looking for a talented engineer to join our team and contribute to the world’s fastest emulator compiler development. You’ll have a great…
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Senior Principal Engineer - RF
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
Given our continued growth, we have immediate roles available for a highly motivated Senior Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to join our Transition to Production, Production Support and…
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Senior II Site Reliability Engineer
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Concord, NH
- $146,400 to $263,600 USD / year
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of Akamai Cloud platform software and hardware technologies. We're responsible for identifying performance bottlenecks and creating the supporting…
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Senior II Site Reliability Engineer
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Concord, NH
- $146,400 to $263,600 USD / year
…technologies. HIVE is responsible for all of Akamai's bare-metal and VM hardware and software infrastructure platforms. CLP focuses on Compute's Linux kernels, operating systems, KVM/QEMU…
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PCB Layout Design Engineer
Eridan
Sunnyvale, CA
We're looking for a hands-on PCB layout engineer to lead the end-to-end physical layout of our complex, high-density boards: GaN RF power stages up to 10 GHz sitting next to FPGAs, DDR4 and…
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Mechatronics Engineer I
Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.
Boston, MA
As a Mechatronics Engineer I, you will learn about all aspects of our RAC system’s technology while contributing design work towards new RAC accessories, new instrument integrations, and…
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Systems Integration Engineer II, Automated Drive
Rivian
Palo Alto, CA
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Staff Hardware Engineer
Nokia
United States
The Staff Hardware Engineer will be a key member of the NI ON Comp R&D Module Prod Dev team, responsible for end‑to‑end hardware development of next‑generation communication modules. You…
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Chief Engineer, USMC
Anduril Industries
Irvine, CA
As Chief Engineer, you're the single technical authority across both. You own the architecture and technical performance of everything Anduril delivers or proposes to the Marine Corps: our…
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Audio Engineer
David AI
San Francisco, CA
- $120,000 to $160,000 USD / year
…contributors and vendors get their setups right, and run the hardware and studio side of our in-person recording work. You'll report to the Head of…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Sunnyvale, CA
- $105 USD / hour
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThe Electrical Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, and…
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AVD Steering Design Release Engineer
General Motors LLC
Warren, MI
…today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard - from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment…
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Compartment Integration Design Engineer – 2D/3D Math and VR/MR
General Motors LLC
Warren, MI
…today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard - from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment…
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Senior Studio Design Quality Engineering
General Motors LLC
Warren, MI
…today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard - from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment…
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Senior Director, Graphics Systems Software
NVIDIA USA
CA
Guide hardware/software co-design and the evolution of graphics APIs, compilers, and shading languages to bring new capabilities to developers.
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Senior Test Infrastructure Engineer
NVIDIA USA
CA
…Center products. We are looking to hire a Test Infrastructure Engineer to join NVIDIA’s Test Solutions Group and build the infrastructure foundation for manufacturing system of board and…
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Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - NIM Factory
NVIDIA USA
Remote, United States
NVIDIA is the platform upon which every new AI-powered application is built. We are seeking a senior engineer to design and build factory infrastructure and automation for NVIDIA Inference…

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Controls Engineer

Sherwood, OR, United States

$40 to $60 USD / hour

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Pay: $40 to $60 USD / hour
Experience: BSEE and 5+ years demonstratable experience within electrical and controls engineering (might consider strong 3+ years directly relatable).
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Job Title: Electrical Controls EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses primarily on controls engineering, with approximately 70% of your time dedicated to PLC programming, automation integration, and machine startup, and about 30% devoted to electrical engineering tasks such as component selection and schematic development. You will work on cutting-edge automation projects involving robotics, machine vision, motion control, autonomous mobile robots, and custom manufacturing equipment, supporting multiple projects at different stages of the lifecycle from concept and design through programming, commissioning, and installation. This position offers a hands-on engineering environment, strong mentorship from experienced controls engineers, and the opportunity to grow into a well-rounded automation engineer and future technical leader.Responsibilities

Program, modify, and debug PLC-based control systems for automation equipment using multiple platforms.
Develop new PLC programs from scratch and update existing programs to support system changes and improvements.
Configure I/O, tune control logic, and commission automation equipment to ensure reliable and safe operation.
Troubleshoot automation systems during build, testing, debugging, and startup to resolve controls and electrical issues.
Select appropriate controls components, including sensors, motors, drives, relays, safety devices, and other electrical hardware.
Create and modify electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and wiring diagrams to support system design and integration.
Review electrical designs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with relevant standards and best practices.
Develop controls solutions that integrate hardware and software to bring machines and systems online efficiently.
Integrate robotics, machine vision, motion control, and other automation technologies into custom manufacturing equipment.
Support between one and three projects at a time, ranging from short-duration efforts to large, multi-month initiatives.
Prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple competing deadlines while shifting between projects as needed.
Participate in machine builds, testing, debugging, and startup activities in a hands-on engineering environment.
Support automation integration activities, including system bring-up, on-site commissioning, and performance optimization.

Essential Skills

Professional experience in controls engineering with a strong focus on PLC programming and automation integration.
Hands-on PLC programming experience, including creating programs from scratch and modifying existing programs.
Ability to configure I/O, debug PLC programs, and commission automation equipment in a production or project environment.
Experience with Siemens PLCs and other PLC platforms, with sufficient depth to develop, modify, and troubleshoot control logic.
Familiarity with Mitsubishi PLCs and PC-based control systems or the ability to learn new PLC platforms quickly.
Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs is beneficial, even if not the primary platform used.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams accurately.
Basic electrical design knowledge, with the ability to support or develop control panel and system-level electrical designs.
Experience with HMI programming and integration within automated systems.
Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and diagnosing automation issues involving controls and electrical components.
Exposure to robotics and robotics engineering within an automation or manufacturing environment.
Experience in controls engineering and control system design for industrial automation applications.
Familiarity with ladder logic programming and related PLC programming environments such as RSLogix.
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles as applied to industrial automation and control systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BSEE and 5+ years demonstratable experience within electrical and controls engineering (might consider strong 3+ years directly relatable).
Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley PLC platforms, including RSLogix and FactoryTalk environments.
HMI programming experience, including configuration and integration with PLC-based control systems.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools for creating and modifying electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
Experience with SolidWorks Electrical or comparable schematic design software, with an emphasis on understanding how to build schematics rather than specific tool expertise.
Experience in robotics integration using platforms such as Universal Robots (UR) and Epson robots.
Experience with machine vision systems, vision inspection solutions, and vision programming for automated inspection.
Knowledge of servo systems, motion control, and integration of drives and motors into automated equipment.
Understanding of industrial networks and communication between PLCs, HMIs, robots, and peripheral devices.
Familiarity with industrial control panels, UL 508A panel standards, and electrical code compliance (nice to have).
Awareness of NFPA 79 and industrial machinery electrical standards, including machine safety requirements (nice to have).
Interest in expanding technical skills across controls, electrical design, robotics, machine vision, and system integration.

Work EnvironmentThis role is primarily office-based within a hands-on engineering environment, where you will work closely with other engineers on automation projects. You will spend significant time working on PLC programming, HMI development, and electrical design at your workstation, as well as participating in machine builds, testing, debugging, and startup activities in a lab or shop setting. Travel is minimal and typically limited to supporting system startup or commissioning at customer sites when needed. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with multiple projects running in parallel and a strong emphasis on mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. You will work with a wide range of technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, servo systems, industrial networks, and electrical design tools, gaining exposure to diverse automation applications and project types.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sherwood, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Sherwood, OR. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sherwood,OR.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.

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