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Controls Engineer

Design and validate Siemens control systems for industrial automation projects
Decatur, Illinois, United States
Senior
$37 – 60 USD / hour
yesterday
Actalent

Actalent

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Controls Engineer

Seeking an experienced Siemens Controls Engineer to support a high-priority automation project with an immediate start. This is a 9+ month engagement with the potential to expand. There is an optional opportunity for travel to Buffalo, New York or Texas, as desired. The position offers some flexible schedule options.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and test Siemens-based control systems using TIA Portal.
  • Integrate and validate Profisafe and Profinet networks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and safety.
  • Participate in field commissioning with potential travel of 1–2 months later in the project.
  • Document code, configurations, and system changes for traceability.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal for programming Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
  • Experience with Profisafe and Profinet for safety and industrial communication protocols.
  • Strong programming experience with the ability to write and debug complex control logic, ideally with structured text or ladder logic in Siemens environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Familiarity with WinCC Runtime for HMI development.
  • Knowledge of Siemens ProDiag for diagnostics.
  • Understanding of PLCSIM as a simulation tool.
  • Willingness to travel for field commissioning (1–2 months).

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and highly responsive. The team is lean and skilled, with strong internal controls expertise and external support added due to high project volume. The hours are standard day shift with flexibility, and the dress code is business casual with practical, shop-floor-ready attire.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $60.00/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 Decatur, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.

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Controls Engineer
Decatur, Illinois, United States
$37 – 60 USD / hour
Engineering
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