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Actalent • Steger, Illinois, United States
Salary: $48.00 - $57.00/hr
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer, mid-level (Contract-to-Hire)
Stack/tools: PLCs, HMIs, SCADA; Allen-Bradley; Siemens; robotics; AGV/EGV systems; CMMS; safety PLCs; machine guarding; schematics, SOPs
Design, program, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI) and maintain control logic and safety functions
Support robot design/integration and optimize automation to improve safety and efficiency
Lead preventive maintenance, root-cause analysis, and manage automation CAPEX projects while driving Industry 4.0 and Lean initiatives; train technicians/operators; maintain documentation
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering, or equivalent
3–5+ years in industrial automation and programming
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, robotics, AGV/EGV, and CMMS
Strong troubleshooting, multitasking, and cross-team communication; commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Experience with safety PLCs and machine guarding
Lean/continuous-improvement project experience
Additional OT/industrial networking or cybersecurity experience
Location & work type: Fully onsite in Steger, IL; Contract-to-Hire position
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.
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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