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Senior Process Automation & Controls Engineer
Worley
Metairie, LA
We are seeking a Senior Process Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Consulting team, the office location is in Metairie, Lousina. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer…
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Member of Technical Staff: Mechanical Engineering
Walden Robotics
Cambridge, MA
- $145,000 to $195,000 USD / year
We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and ship high-performance mechanical systems for our robot. In this role, you will own the design of defined mechanical components and…
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Rail Systems Engineer I
RailPros
Somerset, WI
- $40,000 to $50,000 USD / year
The Rail Systems Engineer I performs entry level engineering work supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of railroad signaling and communications systems. This role…
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Electrical Engineer
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara
Applied Materials' Platform Center of Excellence (PCOE) Controls Hardware Team is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to drive the selection, integration, validation, and deployment…
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Controls Engineer II
Frank Calandra Jennmar Services
Wyoming, MI
Controls Engineer II is responsible for the full engineering lifecycle of custom automation and process control systems. This position executes technical projects from inception through…
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Software Engineer - Humanoid Sim-to-Real
Apptronik
Austin, TX
…help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage. As a Controls Engineer – Actuation on our Controls team, you will own both the actuator models that make our simulation trustworthy and the…
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QA Engineer 3
Onto Innovation Inc-US
United States
We are looking for an experienced and skilled Software Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in verification and validation of complex software.…
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Systems Engineer 3
Onto Innovation Inc-US
United States
We are seeking a Systems Engineer 3 to independently contribute to the support, maintenance, and development of complex automated optical inspection and metrology platforms for the…
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Senior Systems Engineer
Onto Innovation Inc-US
United States
Onto Innovation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support requirements development, systems integration, verification, and customer-facing technical execution for advanced…
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Mechanical Engineer 3
Onto Innovation Inc-US
United States
…process with responsibilities from concept development through to manufacturing release and sustaining of capital equipment for the semiconductor…
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Production Operators and Fabricator positions 11/03/2026
Clopay
Mountaintop, PA
We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our…
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Rail Systems Engineer I
RailPros
Somerset, WI
- $40,000 to $50,000 USD / year
The Rail Systems Engineer I performs entry level engineering work supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of railroad signaling and communications systems. This role…
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Senior/Staff Hardware Design Engineer
Heron Power
Scotts Valley, CA
- Coordinate with firmware, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure proper system behavior, integration, and serviceability.
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Mechanical Engineer III, Flexible Instruments
Intuitive
Sunnyvale, CA
The Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Energy, is responsible for the technical development of advanced energy products at Intuitive. Their focus will be on the mechanical/electrical design of…
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Senior Robotic Algorithm and Controls Engineer
Intuitive
Sunnyvale, CA
Support and track system performance as it evolves from design engineering to manufacturing.
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Staff Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Doosan Corp
South Windsor, CT
The Staff Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, analysis, and implementation of electrical power, control, and instrumentation of the fuel cell electrical…
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Machine Learning Engineer
Gotion, Inc.
Fremont, CA
Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next…
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Mechanical Engineer
Harton
Cambridge, MA
Harton is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with 4-7 years experience in mechanical design to contribute to the development of our novel bioprocessing platform. In this role,…
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Launch Vehicle Senior Mechanical Engineer
X-Bow Systems
Huntsville, AL
About the Role: As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will have a key role in supporting the design, analysis, COTS component specification, integration and testing of Launch Vehicle systems.…
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Procurement Quality Assurance Engineer III
California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory
United States
…requirements are implemented correctly during fabrication, integration, test and launch. As a Procurement Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be a member of the Procurement Quality…
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Waukesha, WI
DescriptionWe are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and integration of mechanical systems and components for heavy-duty vehicles. This position will have a strong focus on…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Madison, WI
- $120,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Seeking a hands-on Senior Electrical Sustaining Engineer to support and improve commercialized medical device products throughout their lifecycle. This role focuses on troubleshooting…
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Specialist, Test Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
San Diego, CA
We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the design verification, characterization, and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems (ATS). The ideal candidate will…
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Software Engineer, Manufacturing
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX
…reuse of Starship as well as designing the next generation manufacturing software that will be used in high throughput factories for Starlink. Other applications range from platforms that…
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Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA
We’re hiring one Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer to own the integration and test campaigns for the Mars orbiter. You’ll define how the spacecraft and its payloads are…

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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 3, 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 17, 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.

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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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Skills

PLC programming
Electrical engineering
Robotics
PLC
Control systems
Troubleshoot
Debugging
Electrical wiring diagrams
Regulatory compliance
Automation technology
Prioritization
Allen-Bradley
HMI
Troubleshooting
Ladder Logic
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Industrial software
Inspection
Communication skills
ICT system integration

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