Job Title: Field Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Field Controls Engineer will support client service calls, troubleshooting and fixing equipment issues onsite. Additionally, the role involves contributing to automation projects, including PLC programming, HMI programming, SCADA programming, DCS programming, network configuration, AC & DC drive setup and configuration, instrumentation, electrical design, and commissioning/startup support services. The engineer will not perform PLC programming from scratch. The position requires travel to customer sites within a two-hour radius from Monroe, WI. When not traveling, the engineer will support time and material projects or assist other personnel in the division. Depending on the client location, the engineer may start their day at the shop or head directly to the jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Support client service calls, troubleshoot, and fix equipment issues onsite.
• Contribute to automation projects, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS programming.
• Perform network configuration, AC & DC drive setup and configuration.
• Assist with instrumentation, electrical design, and commissioning/startup support services.
• Travel to customer sites within a two-hour radius from Monroe, WI.
• Support time and material projects when not traveling.
• Assist other personnel in the division as needed.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting expertise.
• PLC programming experience.
• Automation skills.
• PLC troubleshooting knowledge.
• Programming proficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechatronics or engineering, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of experience in automation troubleshooting.
• 2 years of PLC programming experience.
• 2 years of customer interaction experience.

Work Environment

The engineer will receive a company vehicle and must have a clean driving record. It is rare to stay overnight at customer sites, but it may occasionally be required. The engineer must remain at the customer site until the job is completed. The average workweek is 40 hours, with potential overtime if customer issues are not resolved promptly. After-hours calls may occur, and additional compensation is provided for overtime work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $60.10/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 Monroe,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 2, 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 : $29 - $60