Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will lead the development, qualification, and support of assembly and test equipment for manufacturing. You will provide technical input in project and cross-functional team meetings, develop and interpret technical and financial specifications for prototype and production equipment, conduct equipment design reviews, and manage vendor compliance with specifications. Your role includes supporting Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, ensuring compliance with Environmental Health and Safety policies, and programming, updating, and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs. You will also integrate and troubleshoot machine vision systems and establish communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, qualification, and support of assembly and test equipment for manufacturing.
• Provide technical input in project and cross-functional team meetings.
• Develop and interpret technical and financial specifications for prototype and production equipment.
• Conduct equipment design reviews and manage vendor compliance with specifications.
• Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, including documentation and validation protocols.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety policies and applicable ANSI/OSHA safety standards.
• Program, update, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs using Factory Talk Studio.
• Integrate and troubleshoot machine vision systems such as Cognex and/or Keyence.
• Establish and troubleshoot communication protocols including UART, I2C, RS485, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, and Modbus.
• Integrate and troubleshoot data acquisition systems.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis on production machinery.
• Ensure all activities comply with the Quality System and project timelines.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming using Allen Bradley PLC.
• Proficiency in HMI programming using FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Proficiency in creating PLC and HMI programs using pre-written code standards and templates.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW programming for data acquisition.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Automation Engineering and Controls Engineering.
• Strong appreciation for engaging with cross-discipline teams to understand and guide requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Proficiency in communication protocols (serial and industrial Ethernet).
• Experience with machine vision systems such as Cognex and/or Keyence.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a collaborative and mission-driven atmosphere where innovation and purpose are integral. The culture emphasizes inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement, aligning with the broader goal of improving lives through medical technology. Employees describe it as supportive and inclusive, with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and leadership training. The environment is balanced and flexible, allowing autonomy and flexibility in managing schedules. Engineers work with cutting-edge automation, vision systems, and manufacturing technologies in a clean, modern facility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $72.12/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 Boulder,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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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