Job Information
Actalent Electrical Controls Engineer in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
Job Description
We are looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to cover day-to-day work and continuous improvement. This role allows other team members to focus on capital projects. Responsibilities include adding sensors, alarming, programming, and working closely with maintenance when automated machines require troubleshooting. This is a hands-on, onsite position, with 50% of the time spent on these tasks.
The other 50% of the time will be dedicated to overseeing capital projects from an Electrical Engineering perspective and commissioning machinery. This role involves conceiving, creating, evaluating, implementing, and continuously improving products and manufacturing processes. You will provide control system support to automated production lines, assist maintenance technicians with troubleshooting, utilize problem-solving skills to address root causes, and implement machine program modifications for safety, quality, or productivity improvements. Additionally, you will revise electrical schematics and maintain electrical documentation for production machinery.
Hard Skills
PLC Programming
HMI Programming
Electrical Experience
Panel View
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in St. Paul area.
Work Environment
Climate controlled, manufacturing environment, automated equipment
Work Environment
Must have 4 year degree BSEE or related
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.