Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

Support the automation/robotics service team. Throughout the production of equipment for the customer, you will operate and test the controls. Program PLCs for all new equipment. Take service calls from customers as they come in and troubleshoot over the phone if able. Travel onsite if required. Write control service programs as needed. You will travel 50% of the time to program equipment onsite at the customer's location.

Responsibilities

• Support the automation/robotics service team.
• Operate and test controls throughout the production of equipment.
• Program PLCs for all new equipment.
• Take service calls from customers and troubleshoot over the phone if possible.
• Travel onsite to customer locations when necessary.
• Write control service programs as needed.

Essential Skills

• Automation
• Robotics
• Troubleshooting
• Allen-Bradley
• PLC programming
• Electrical
• Robot
• HMI

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Robotics and Control Systems Engineering or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
• Must have taken PLC programming in school

Work Environment

Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM. Travel requirement 50% of the time, and working onsite the rest of the time. Will share an office with 1-2 other technicians. Enjoy 10 paid holidays and good vacation. Participate in various culture events like ice cream socials, grill outs, holiday parties, and company-provided breakfast. The company has a strong family culture with an average tenure of 10 years and is always learning new technology.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

10 paid holidays
Pay vacation days
Bereavement pay
3% 401(k) match
Potential profit sharing
Health insurance (family coverage available)
Dental insurance (family coverage available)
Avesis eyewear prescription program vision insurance (family coverage available)
Employer paid short term disability insurance which pays you up to 50% of your wages
Life insurance for employee, spouse and children
Voluntary Life (increased coverage options)
Other supplemental insurance
Safety/attendance award
Years of service award

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Humboldt,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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 : $55,000 - $70,000