Controls Engineer

Actalent; Boston (MA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Controls Engineer for remote work involving Level 1 commissioning across multiple customer sites on the East Coast. The role requires experience with Rockwell PLCs and offers a competitive salary range of $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, along with various employee benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan. This position is set against a backdrop of rapid technological advancements and offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is essential.
• Experience with conveyer systems and HMI preferred.
• Familiarity with automation technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Level 1 commissioning in the field at different customer sites.
• Perform remote I/O checks and set up IP addresses for VFDs.
• Verify device communications to PLCs and perform basic edits.

Skills

Experience with Rockwell PLCs

Field service expertise

Proficiency in commissioning processes

Knowledge of VFD and PLC systems

Ability to verify device communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

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Job Description

This role involves Level 1 commissioning at various customer sites throughout the East Coast. You will perform remote I/O checks, set up IP addresses for VFDs, verify device communications to PLCs, and perform basic edits to PLCs.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

This role involves Level 1 commissioning at various customer sites throughout the East Coast. You will perform remote I/O checks, set up IP addresses for VFDs, verify device communications to PLCs, and perform basic edits to PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Level 1 commissioning in the field at different customer sites.
• Perform remote I/O checks.
• Set up IP addresses for VFDs.
• Verify device communications to PLCs.
• Perform basic edits to PLCs.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience with Rockwell PLCs.
• Field service expertise.
• Proficiency in commissioning processes.
• Knowledge of VFD and PLC systems.
• Ability to verify device communications.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with conveyer systems and HMI.
• Familiarity with automation technologies.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a travel-intensive role with a schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off. You will work in the field at customer sites throughout the East Coast. Meetings are conducted using MS Teams.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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