Electrical Controls Designer/Engineer

Aviation/Aerospace Projects

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Design Engineer to join our Custom Automation company. The ideal candidate will be proficient in creating electrical schematics using AutoCAD or other preferred software and possess strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels from scratch with 3-5 years of experience in control panel design.
• Create electrical schematics using AutoCAD or other preferred software.
• Build custom panels and layout panels according to project specifications.
• Work with AC and DC drives and motor controllers.
• Select motors for precision and torque requirements.
• Experience with XY tables, linear actuators, indexing machines, and drives controls.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in making electrical schematics using AutoCAD or other preferred software.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• 3-5 years of control panel design experience from scratch.
• Experience with AC and DC drives and motor controllers.
• Motor selection experience for precision and torque.
• Experience with XY tables, linear actuators, indexing machines, and drives controls.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of industry-related experience (conveyors, robotics, actuators, etc.).
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of explosion-proof equipment and hazardous environment equipment.
• Experience with vision inspection systems and robotic work cells.
• Familiarity with robotic process automation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 Arlington,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.

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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