Electrical Controls Engineer
Responsibilities
- Design custom electrical schematics using electrical standards, UL, and NEC codes.
- Program computer-based electrical and PLC design software.
- Design and calculate burner, airflow, and electrical requirements.
- Provide startup and operational support.
- Communicate effectively with customers.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in PLC Programming, specifically Allen Bradley.
- Experience in electrical design with EPlan.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical controls engineering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, AutoCad, Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, Word, TeamViewer, and VNC Viewer.
- Understanding of industrial electrical systems, components including PLC, VFD, sensors, and motor starters.
- Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems (NH3, CO2, Glycol, and other refrigerants).
- Comprehension of burner systems, air flows, volume, pressure, dew point, and humidity control.
- Fluency in computer use and digital communication.
- Basic understanding of NFPA 70 code.
- Basic math skills for engineering calculations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Engineering or Technologies Degree preferred.
Work Environment
The position is based in a site in Medford, which does not involve any manufacturing activities. The site has about 30 employees, focusing mainly on sales and engineering, and is affiliated with a larger manufacturing site in Lakeview, IA, which employs around 150 people. The controls team consists of five members, with the manager primarily based in Iowa but visiting the Medford site 1-2 times a month.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Medford, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.
Requirements
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)
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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.
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