Process Engineer

Kelly Services; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Process Controls Engineer in Clearwater, FL to design and implement automation for medical device manufacturing. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, system architecture, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

The position supports multiple automation projects, providing technical leadership from concept through validation and production deployment, with benefits and a clear path to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or Robotics
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI/SCADA, and motion control systems
• 0–5 years of experience in automation or controls engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced automation systems for medical device manufacturing
• Lead controls strategy and system architectures for scalable equipment
• Provide technical support from concept through validation and production deployment
• Collaborate cross-functionally on projects involving controls integration and process improvements

Skills

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Motion Controls

Robotics

Education

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Automation Engineering

Robotics

Job description

Process Controls Engineer | Clearwater, FL

1+ Year Open Contract-to-Hire

Full Benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K, etc), PTO, paid holidays

_Great role for a Recent Grad (Electrical, Controls, Automation or Robotics)_

Role & Responsibilities

The Automation Systems & Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of advanced automation systems and manufacturing equipment used in the production of medical devices. This role drives innovation in process development, equipment architecture, controls strategy, and manufacturing automation, ensuring solutions meet stringent quality, regulatory, and production requirements.

The position combines hands-on engineering, system architecture leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions. Serves as the technical support for automation and controls projects from concept through validation and production deployment.

The Systems / Controls Engineer will support multiple automation and systems integration projects and provide ongoing manufacturing and process improvement support. Project work may include controls systems design and implementation, systems integration, automation equipment builds, and equipment/systems improvements to existing manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

• Degree (Electrical, Controls, Automation OR Robotics)
• Knowledge in : PLC, HMI/SCADA, Motion Controls OR Robotics
• Experience: 0-5 Years

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.