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Electrical Controls Engineer

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Actalent Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer - Onsite in Sussex, WI

Job Description

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing electrical control systems tailored to customer requirements. This encompasses selecting components, identifying suppliers, creating graphical representations using computer-aided drafting, determining manufacturing methods, and defining testing procedures. All systems must align with industry standards and customer expectations. Proficiency in programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface devices is essential. The role requires professional communication with customers and meticulous generation of system documentation including operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Design electrical control systems based on customer requirements. Select components and identify sources of supply. Generate graphical representations of control systems using computer-aided drafting. Identify methods of manufacture and define testing methods. Ensure design consistency with industry standards and customer expectations. Program PLCs and human-machine interface devices. Interface professionally with customers. Generate system documentation including operating procedures.

Essential Skills

Ability to understand customer requirements. Use scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. PLC programming (25% of the position). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Maintain working knowledge of electrical standards such as NEMA, NEC, UL, IEC. Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision. High degree of ethics. Ability to travel and work at remote job sites (up to 10%).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 3 years of experience in AutoCAD Electrical panel design. Minimum 3 years of experience in PLC programming. Experience in electrical design of control panels (UL knowledge is a huge plus). Electrical troubleshooting and safety skills. Proficiency with AutoCAD, RS Logix, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with ISO 9001:2008 quality procedures. Experience with E-Plan is a huge plus.

Work Environment

The company is a smaller organization with 45 employees, including a team of 3 engineers. The Electrical Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing custom electrical control panels to ensure they are correctly manufactured on the manufacturing floor. The company offers a benefit package, flexible hours with everyone leaving by 4 pm, quarterly raffles and meetings, cookouts, and company outings.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $57.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level

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