Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation EngineerJob Description

This individual will work with overhead cranes/hoists in the Nuclear Equipment and Services (KNES) business. Specific engineering responsibilities include creating schematics with CAD, generating Bills of Material, creating new assemblies/part drawings, programming PLCs & HMIs, performing field startup & test, working with 480VAC, tuning and commissioning motors using VFDs, creating loading calculations, sizing wiring, laying out conduit and wire routing schedules, and traveling to customer sites. Non-engineering responsibilities include working with project managers to meet project deadlines, working with purchasing to spec parts, and working with manufacturing to guide in wiring assemblies. This position will report to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor. This job consists of approximately 80% office work and 20% field work.

Hard Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Electrical engineering

Soft Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Time management

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

The team has a mix of mechanical and electrical engineers, but the focus is on electrical engineers. The role involves 20% travel and requires working in a fast-paced environment with nuclear and government-regulated work, handling multiple designs at a time. The position also requires the ability to climb up 50 feet of vertical ladders.

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.

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