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Controls Engineer — All Levels (Junior to Senior) at ALTEN Technology USA
United StatesFull-timeEngineeringPosted 2 months ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p>We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.</p>
<p>As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.</p>
<p>When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.</p></div><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="91:1-91:64;4058-4121"><strong>This is a Prospective/Pipeline Posting — Not an Active Role</strong></p>
<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="93:1-93:26;4123-4148">About the Opportunity</h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="94:1-94:175;4149-4323">We're building a talent pipeline for upcoming controls engineering opportunities across multiple levels. Connect with us now so you're on our radar when the right role opens.</p>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="96:1-96:43;4325-4367"><strong>Junior Controls Engineer</strong> (0–3 years)</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="97:1-97:36;4368-4403"><strong>Controls Engineer</strong> (3–6 years)</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="98:1-98:44;4404-4447"><strong>Senior Controls Engineer</strong> (6–10 years)</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="99:1-99:52;4448-4499"><strong>Staff/Principal Controls Engineer</strong> (10+ years)</li>
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<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="101:1-101:27;4501-4527">What You Might Work On</h3>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="102:1-102:45;4528-4572">PLC programming and controls system design</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="103:1-103:40;4573-4612">HMI/SCADA development and integration</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="104:1-104:54;4613-4666">Automation system commissioning and troubleshooting</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="105:1-105:56;4667-4722">Motion control, robotics, and process control systems</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="106:1-106:82;4723-4804">Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and systems engineering teams</li>
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<h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold" data-sourcepos="108:1-108:21;4806-4826">What We Look For</h3>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="109:1-109:114;4827-4940">Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering (Master's a plus for senior-level roles)</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="110:1-110:89;4941-5029">Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and HMI/SCADA tools</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="111:1-111:62;5030-5091">Familiarity with industrial automation and safety standards</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="112:1-112:97;5092-5188">Experience ranging from recent graduates to engineers with 10+ years leading controls programs</li>
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<h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="36:1-36:31;1870-1900">Why Join Our Talent Network</h2>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="38:1-38:49;1902-1950">Get connected before roles are publicly posted</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="39:1-39:84;1951-2034">Be matched to opportunities that fit your specific experience level and interests</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="40:1-40:79;2035-2113">No commitment required — this is simply an opportunity to introduce yourself</li>
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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="44:1-44:196;2120-2315"><strong>Interested?</strong> Submit your resume and a short note on what kind of role you're looking for. We'll keep your information on file and reach out as soon as a relevant opportunity becomes available.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="46:1-46:155;2317-2471"><em>This is a pipeline-building posting. There is no guarantee of an interview or offer, as we are not actively hiring for a specific position at this time.</em></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Salary Range: $60,000-$150,000</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":100,"335559739":100,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.</p>
<p><em><strong>Please beware of job seeker scams and see this <a href="https://www.alten.com/careers/job-offers/">important notice</a> on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Compliance Notice: </strong>Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</p>
<p><strong>Drug Screening Requirement: </strong>As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.</p></div>
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