Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

The Controls Technician will support basic electrical design changes and programming modifications to PLCs and HMIs. This role includes traveling to customer sites for commissioning and getting new equipment online, as well as visiting panel shops to ensure production is on track. Additionally, the technician will support some service work. When not traveling, the technician will work in the Janesville office, supporting testing and programming to get new equipment ready for clients. This role requires about 30-40% travel, with travel during the week for commissioning work and returning every weekend. When not traveling, the technician will report onsite in Janesville.

Responsibilities

• Support basic electrical design changes
• Perform programming modifications to PLCs and HMIs
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and getting new equipment online
• Visit panel shops to ensure production is on track
• Support service work as needed
• Work in the Janesville office on testing and programming to prepare new equipment for clients

Essential Skills

• PLC programming
• Electrical troubleshooting
• PLC troubleshooting
• Programming
• Reading and interpreting schematics
• HMI programming
• Automation
• Maintenance technician experience
• Preventive maintenance
• Field service experience
• Field service engineering
• Automation technician experience
• Controls technician experience
• PLC technician experience
• Field service technician experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical/automation engineering
• 5 years of experience with PLC and HMI programming
• 5 years of experience programming from scratch
• 5 years of experience troubleshooting automated equipment

Work Environment

This role is based in a brand new state-of-the-art facility in Janesville, WI, which will serve as the North American headquarters. The facility will include production capabilities for separators, decanters, valve, and pump assembly, used within pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The new facility offers an excellent opportunity for growth and leadership as the electrical engineering team is built out. The technician will be part of a busy environment due to a diverse customer portfolio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.67 - $46.30/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 Janesville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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 : $43 - $46