Job Information
Actalent Controls Engineer in Springfield, New Jersey
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Job Description
The Controls Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing and developing software for industrial controls, including PLCs, machine vision systems, robotics, and other related equipment. This position requires the interpretation, creation, and modification of electrical schematics, as well as the installation, start-up, testing, and debugging of equipment at customer locations. The role also involves the development and maintenance of technical documentation.
Responsibilities
Design and develop software for industrial controls such as PLCs and robotics.
Interpret, create, and modify electrical schematics.
Install, start-up, test, and debug equipment at customer's location.
Develop and maintain technical documentation.
Essential Skills
Experience in controls engineering and automation.
Proficiency in software design using C#.
Experience programming PLCs.
Robotics experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience with machine vision systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to independently learn and troubleshoot problems.
Willingness to travel.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $58.00/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 Springfield,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.