Job Information
Actalent Controls Engineer in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Title: Controls EngineerJob Description
As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for developing cost-effective control systems for custom machinery. This includes hardware design, programming, safety analysis, and creating technical documentation. You will coordinate with shop personnel during the electrical assembly of control systems and machines, and participate in control system debugging, on-site installation, and customer training.
Responsibilities
Develop cost-effective control systems for custom machinery, including hardware design, programming, safety analysis, and technical documentation.
Identify technical challenges and seek creative solutions by drawing on available knowledge and resources.
Coordinate with shop personnel during the electrical assembly of control systems and machines.
Participate in control system debug, on-site installation, and customer training.
Work proactively, with minimum supervision, to complete projects on time and within budget.
Motivate self and others in a positive and professional manner.
Collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, and assembly personnel within a project team.
Understand and effectively communicate project status and potential obstacles to success.
Keep current with technology, engineering methods, and standards within the automation industry.
Actively participate in ongoing process improvement by adhering to engineering standards, procedural audits, and project design reviews.
Participate in the implementation of new engineering methods and technologies.
Facilitate the professional development of self and colleagues by constructively sharing lessons learned through project successes and failures.
Essential Skills
Extensive experience with Programmable Logic Controller programming on a variety of platforms.
Experience with Rockwell Automation family of programmable controllers.
Familiarity with multiple IEC -3 programming languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart, Instruction List).
Experience configuring, tuning, and programming servo-based motion control systems.
Experience in preparing engineering documentation including Electrical Schematics, Bills of Material, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Operator and Maintenance Manuals.
Basic understanding of computer networking, TCP/IP, and industrial fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet I/P.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, or a related two-year post high school diploma/certificate and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Work Environment
This is an onsite role with 10-20% travel. You will be working in a new facility with the latest technology.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
At Ascential Technologies, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family. We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury. The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive tool to help you become familiar with the plans and programs that you and your family can enroll in for the plan year.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.
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.
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