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Associate Manufacturing Test Engineer (2nd shift)
Automated Logic Corporation
Kennesaw, GA
Analyzing production test/assembly processes and implementing process improvement to increase efficiency and quality.
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Field Engineer - Automated Logic
Automated Logic Contracting Sv
Waukesha, WI
- $53,000 to $106,000 USD / year
At Automated Logic, a Carrier Company, we provide a work home for those ready to lead in the field. As a Field Engineer, you deliver durable solutions by applying sound technical judgment…
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Staff Facilities Electrical Engineer
STERIS Corporation
Sanford, NC
The Staff Plant Electrical & Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for plant electrical, controls, automation, and electrical reliability systems…
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Director of Environmental Services & Compliance
NW Natural
Portland, OR
- $170,100 to $251,550 USD / year
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Photonics Manufacturing & NPI
PsiQuantum
Milpitas, CA
Drive Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) focused on yield, throughput, quality, cycle time, ergonomics, and cost.
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Product Design Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Electrical Products and Services (DCE-EPS)
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Austin, TX · Seattle, WA · Atlanta, GA · Columbus, OH · Herndon, VA · Chicago, IL
Amazon Web Services is hiring a Product Design Electrical Engineer for our Electrical Products and Services (EPS) team. EPS is a global engineering team within AWS Data Center Engineering,…
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Senior / Lead Site Reliability Engineer
Zelis
Morristown, NJ · St. Petersburg, FL · Atlanta, GA · Boston, MA · Creve Coeur, MO
Zelis is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior / Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our Site Reliability Engineering team.
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Senior Software Engineer
Zelis
Morristown, NJ · St. Petersburg, FL · Atlanta, GA · Boston, MA · Creve Coeur, MO
…collaborate with cross-functional teams and support continuous improvement efforts across the engineering team. This role will also participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural…
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Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing)
ConAgra Fds Packaged Fds LLC
Rensselaer, IN
…facility, you will be a key driver of innovation and continuous improvement. You will lead Daily Management Systems (DMS), boost equipment reliability, and inspire a culture of digital…
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Staff Plastics Engineer
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Chaska, MN
Partner with global suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, process capability, product quality, supply continuity, sustainability, and cost while leading…
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Senior Reliability Engineer
Freeport McMoRan
Climax, CO
Identify system constraints and proactively pursues elimination of them through the continuous improvement cycle.
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Maintenance Engineer – Aerospace Materials
Texstars, LLC.
United States
Are you a passionate and driven Maintenance Engineer who is looking to take their career to new heights? Then look no further than this opportunity with PPG's Aerospace business! We are…
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Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing)
CONAGRA
Rensselaer, IN
…facility, you will be a key driver of innovation and continuous improvement. You will lead Daily Management Systems (DMS), boost equipment reliability, and inspire a culture of digital…
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Electrical Design Engineer
Express Employment Professionals
Clearwater, FL
The Electrical Design Engineer is a core technical role within Company’ Engineering department, responsible for the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of solid-state AC motor…
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Staff Engineer
Pager Health
Remote, United States
Pager Health is seeking a Staff Engineer who excels in understanding business goals through insightful questioning. This role involves designing sophisticated healthcare applications,…
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Tooling Engineer
Actalent
Torrance, CA
- $60 to $75 USD / hour
Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement of tooling across the production lifecycle.
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Metallic Test Lab & SPTC Focal
General Electric Company
Remote, United States
- $116,000 to $154,000 USD / year
Our Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for S-SPEC-35 (aeDMS S400) Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTL), will apply their demonstrated knowledge of metallic materials testing to lead…
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Staff Systems Safety Engineer
Twenty-Six Defense
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…management and cross-functional processes, drives continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with leading standards including MIL-STD-882E, NAS411, SAE ARP4761, NATO Standard AOP-52,…
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Quality Engineer
Metrex Research, LLC
United States of America, WI
The Quality Engineer independently leads technical quality engineering and validation activities supporting new product development, sustaining engineering, manufacturing, and quality…
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Electrical Engineer
Mission Critical Group
Brookston, IN
The Electrical Engineer is expected to collaborate effectively at all levels with key stakeholders in the development of quality engineering drawings to meet client and regulatory…
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Manufacturing Engineer
Steelcase Inc.
Kentwood, MI
- $74,000 to $86,000 USD / year
We are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to lead and provide ongoing support through our manufacturing life cycle!
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Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Materials
Form Energy, Inc
Somerville, MA · Weirton, WV
- $128,662 to $168,844 USD / year
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supplier Industrialization Engineer with a strong focus on chemicals and advanced materials. In this critical role, you will be instrumental…
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Engineering Project Manager, Sensors
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Mullica Hill, NJ · Falls Church, VA · Bloomington, IN · Panama City Beach, FL
This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
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Senior Manager, Finance Systems
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…solutions to meet business needs. This includes supporting finance process improvement…
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Engineering Manager, DevOps - Moveworks
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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 3, 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 17, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Skills

Packaging
Robotics
Autodesk AutoCAD
Assembly
Troubleshooting
Process improvement
Automation technology
Technical support
Electrical engineering
PLC
HMI
Control systems
Troubleshoot
Problem solving
Communication skills
Teamwork

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