Responsibilities

Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, while maintaining control logic and safety functions.Support robot design, integration, and optimization to implement automation that improves safety and efficiency.Develop preventative maintenance plans and lead root cause analysis to improve asset reliability metrics such as MTBF and OEE.Manage automation-related CAPEX projects and drive Industry 4.0 and Lean initiatives.Ensure systems meet OSHA and company standards, implementing safety PLCs and machine guarding.Maintain schematics, SOPs, and CMMS records, and train technicians and operators on automation systems.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.3–5+ years of experience in industrial automation and programming.Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, robotics, AGV/EGV systems, and CMMS.Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across teams.Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement..Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Steger, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.00/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 Steger,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

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.

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