Controls Engineer

Company: Actalent
Location: Elgin
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Controls Engineer ?Responsibilities Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using MappView/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards using Ignition. Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation with brands like Schneider, Beckhoff, Siemens, and SEW. Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment per codes and standards. Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing. Participate in initial equipment conceptual development balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits. Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff, and installation of automated manufacturing equipment. Essential Skills Strong PLC programming experience with a focus on developing code rather than just troubleshooting. Experience in HMI programming. OEM or System Integration experience. Over 4 years of experience in Automation. Experience with controls hardware including sensors, remote IO, servos, VFDs, machine vision, barcode readers. Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet I/P, EtherCAT. Experience with 6-axis robots (FANUC primary). Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Elgin, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Full Time benefits, 401k, profit sharing, and yearly bonus Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.

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