Automation & Controls Engineer
Company: Actalent
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Automation & Controls
Engineer Job Description We are seeking an Automation & Controls
Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity
to gain hands-on experience in controls engineering while working
on exciting projects that make an immediate impact. You will be a
part of a growing team and benefit from a competitive benefits
package. Responsibilities Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs,
including Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, and some Omron/Siemens
systems. Develop and support HMI interfaces for custom-built
machinery. Create and review electrical panel designs using AutoCAD
Electrical. Collaborate with maintenance and technical teams to
ensure safe and effective implementation. Conduct risk assessments
and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Support equipment
installations and retrofits across multiple projects. Essential
Skills Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related
field. Experience or academic exposure to PLCs and automation.
Strong troubleshooting and programming skills. Proficiency in
AutoCAD Electrical and control system design. Additional Skills &
Qualifications Eagerness to learn and grow in a hands-on
environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Work
Environment The work environment is located in a 100-year-old
building constructed from cement, currently undergoing
modernization. The position requires on-site work from Monday to
Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Job Type & Location This is a Contract
to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX. Pay and Benefits The
pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/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 Fort Worth,TX. Application Deadline This
position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 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. 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. If you would like to request a
reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of
the job application process or interviewing due to a disability,
please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other
accommodation options.
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