Job Title: Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Control Systems Engineer position will develop new electro-mechanical motion control devices with sub-micron precision. This role will require the ability to architect and provide “turn-key” solutions to our customers. This position will provide guidance and technical support to customers, gather requirements, assess feasibility, and provide holistic system design input to the design team. Pre-sale support will be an essential part of this job, which will require this position to lead technical discussions in the conception phase of development. This position will be responsible for defining a motion system that meets customer expectations and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop new electro-mechanical motion control devices with sub-micron precision.
• Architect and provide “turn-key” solutions to customers.
• Provide guidance and technical support to customers.
• Gather requirements, assess feasibility, and provide holistic system design input to the design team.
• Lead technical discussions during the conception phase of development.
• Define a motion system that meets customer expectations and design requirements.
• Determine motors, drives, and controllers that will meet specifications.
• Specify and design associated cables and circuitry to support system development.
• Tune, optimize, and validate systems to meet movement profiles on linear and rotary systems across a range of sizes and performance specifications.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming
• Automation
• Control systems
• Motion control
• Motors and drives
• Mechatronics
• 5 years’ experience with mechatronics systems
• 5 years’ experience with motion system design related to electro-mechanical assemblies
• 5 years’ experience with linear or rotary electro-mechanical actuators
• Experience working with customers and partners to gather system level requirements
• Experience with design, development, and testing of electrical systems involving motors and circuit boards
• Experience with signal processing, Fourier analysis, and controls theory
• Expertise with Matlab, Scilab, or other system modeling software
• Expertise with one of the following controller brands: Beckhoff, ACS, Bosch, Delta Tau

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3D CAD experience is preferred
• Experience with Python, C , C, or C#

Work Environment

This is an onsite role. You will work alongside an Electrical Engineer, a Controls Technician, and a Mechanical Engineering team. The company currently has 85 employees, with a goal of expanding to 200 employees in the next 2-3 years. The work involves state-of-the-art technology.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00

• 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 Zimmerman,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 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.

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.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000