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Automation Technician

Actalent
Madison, WI Other
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2025

Job Title: Automation Technician


Job Description

As an Automation Technician, you will be the crucial last step before equipment is shipped out. Your role involves testing the functionality of systems, delving into PLC codes, ensuring pumps and valves operate correctly, and communicating effectively with machines. You will also troubleshoot any programming issues that arise.

Responsibilities

  • Test the functionality of systems before shipment.
  • Review and adjust PLC codes to ensure proper operation.
  • Verify that pumps and valves are functioning correctly and communicating with machines.
  • Troubleshoot programming issues to ensure smooth operation.

Essential Skills

  • Automation expertise
  • PLC programming proficiency
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Proficiency in programming and testing equipment
  • Ability to read and understand schematics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Automation, Controls, or Electrical Engineering
  • 3 years of experience with troubleshooting PLCs
  • 3 years of experience testing industrial equipment
  • 3 years of experience troubleshooting VFDs
  • 3 years of experience with industrial or capital equipment

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with four 10-hour shifts. The role offers a pathway to advance into programming or electrical engineering positions, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.

Salary : $25 - $33

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