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Software Controls Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Electrical/Software Engineer to join our team. You will design and develop control software for PLC and embedded controllers, and create HMI/operator displays. Your work will involve translating product and customer needs into software requirements, and implementing and testing control algorithms for motors, valves, hydraulics, and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Design and program control software for PLC and embedded controllers.
• Develop HMI/operator displays.
• Translate product and customer needs into software requirements.
• Implement and test control algorithms for motors, valves, hydraulics, and sensors.
• Perform unit and integration testing on machines.
• Lead or participate in software and HMI design reviews.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing industrial or mobile equipment control software.
• Hands-on experience with PLC (Structured Text)
• Must have C/C++
• Experience with HMI development..

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of CodeSys and/or Ladder Logic.
• Familiarity with CAN bus, Ethernet, or industrial networking.
• Understanding of hydraulic control systems.
• Experience with 12V / 24V DC electrical systems.
• Knowledge of telematics or machine connectivity is a PLUS

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role, requiring one week per month in our Chattanooga office.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

The pay range for this position is $55.28 - $62.50/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)

This is a hybrid position in Chattanooga,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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