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Controls Engineer

Actalent
Davenport, IA Other
POSTED ON 11/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2025

Controls Engineer

Location: Davenport, IA OR Waterloo, IA

Description

  • Lead the automation of large tire handling processes using advanced robotics
  • Program and configure robotic systems to control the precise movement and placement of oversized tires
  • Deploy and integrate a European-developed robotics and integrator system for the first time in the U.S.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize robotic controls in the absence of existing U.S.-based support infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into greenfield manufacturing environments
  • Support the launch of two new manufacturing sites: Waterloo, IA (October) and Davenport, IA (January)
  • Work with a major agricultural equipment manufacturer (under NDA) to modernize assembly operations
  • Day to day will work backwards from the project plan to meet launch goals.

Skills

Allen-bradley, Hmi, Automation, Plc programming, Controls engineering, Allen bradley plc, Electrical, Robotics, servo drives, Vision Systems, autocad, Electrical design, electrical troubleshooting, electrical schematic, Schematic, Cognex, keyence, fanuc robots

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working with supply chain operations
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Self starter that can hit the ground running with programming. Company will provide training on the specific equipment and operating rhythms.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Davenport,IA.

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 : $90,000 - $130,000

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