What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description:
- Design and develop software for industrial controls such as PLCs, machine vision systems, and robotics.
- Interpret, create, and modify electrical schematics.
- Install, start-up, test, and debug equipment at customer locations.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in controls engineering and automation.
- Software design skills, particularly in C#.
- Proficiency in programming PLCs from scratch
- Experience with robotics.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westfield, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Westfield,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 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.
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 : $48 - $58