PLC Programmer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Controls Engineer where you will be responsible for the programming, startup, and debug of conveyor systems. You will engage in offline programming using Studio 5000 for PLC and Factory Talk View Studio for HMI, primarily at our office. Your role will involve controlling the conveyance of items on the conveyor by integrating information from the warehouse control system and feedback from various devices. You will also create and manage HMI programs to provide essential system status and diagnostics. Additional programming tasks may include working with languages like C# and using Emulate 3D for testing PLC programs before deployment. This role requires occasional travel to customer sites for system startups and debugging.

Hard Skills

• Studio 5000 software

• Factory Talk View Studio

• Allen-Bradley PLC Programming

• Electrical Engineering

• Debug or Troubleshooting

• C# programming

• Emulate 3D

Soft Skills

• Communication

• Problem-solving

• Flexibility

• Team collaboration

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 30 Week(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in CUDAHY, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

Our team consists of 12 dedicated controls engineers and electrical designers. The position involves up to 20% travel to customer sites, sometimes requiring prolonged stays to ensure systems are up and running smoothly. Work hours are flexible, with options for starting at either 8 am or 7 am. We offer two weeks of vacation, with the possibility of negotiation.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.