Controls Engineer

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Controls Engineer to perform L1 commissioning across the East Coast. This fully remote role involves remote I/O checks, PLC communications, and working with VFDs. The position offers a competitive pay range and various benefits, including medical and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• Proven experience with field commissioning.
• Experience with Rockwell automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct L1 commissioning in the field at different customer sites.
• Perform remote I/O checks to ensure system integrity.
• Set up IP addresses for VFDs to enable communication.

Skills

Field Commissioning

PLC Programming

Device Communications

Rockwell Automation Systems

VFDs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HMI Systems

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Job Description

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for L1 commissioning at various customer sites along the East Coast. This role includes performing remote I/O checks, setting up IP addresses for VFDs, verifying device communications to PLCs, and making basic edits to PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct L1 commissioning in the field at different customer sites throughout the East Coast.
• Perform remote I/O checks to ensure system integrity.
• Set up IP addresses for VFDs to enable communication.
• Verify device communications to PLCs for proper system integration.
• Make basic edits to PLCs for system optimization.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with field commissioning.
• Experience with Rockwell automation systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and device communications.
• Ability to work with VFDs and conveyor systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with HMI systems.

Work Environment

This position requires travel throughout the East Coast with a 10 on 4 off schedule, working at customer sites. Meetings are conducted via MS Teams. Opportunities include supporting major companies like Amazon, UPS, and FedEx.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility for benefits depends on job classification and employment length. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off (PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

Closing date is anticipated to be May 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services, supporting innovation and speed to market. With nearly 30,000 consultants and over 4,500 clients worldwide, we serve many Fortune 500 companies. We are an equal opportunity employer and accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.