Travel Controls Engineer: Automation & Commissioning Pro

Actalent, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer for a full-time, travel-based role based out of Salt Lake City, UT. You will execute automation commissioning and validation, troubleshoot non-conformances, and define PLC configurations while collaborating with internal engineers and client teams.

The position emphasizes on-site testing, HMI integration, and building automation initiatives across multiple project sites, with typical 3–6 month assignments and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, systems, automation, or electrical disciplines, or comparable practical experience in controls engineering.
• Experience with building automation systems and related controls technologies.
• Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical components in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a travel-based role and adjust quickly to new sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols for control systems in process manufacturing environments.
• Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances to ensure systems operate reliably and meet performance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal engineers and client teams to design and deliver state-of-the-art control systems that improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability.
• Define and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations tailored to specific project and process requirements.
• Perform testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems to verify proper functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Support building automation initiatives by configuring, programming, and integrating control components and related systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving HMI interfaces, mechanical components, and electrical systems as they relate to controls performance.
• Adapt to different project sites and industries, quickly learning new processes and technologies to support successful implementation.
• Communicate clearly with project stakeholders, providing updates on commissioning progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Follow established procedures and safety protocols while working on-site, ensuring safe and efficient execution of all tasks.
• Hands‑on experience with control systems engineering, including automation commissioning and validation.
• Proficiency in defining and implementing PLC configurations for industrial and process manufacturing applications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for commissioning and validation non‑conformances, including mechanical, electrical, and controls‑related issues.
• Experience with HMI systems, including configuration, operation, and basic programming or setup.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with internal engineers and client representatives.

Skills

PLC configurations

HMI systems

Troubleshooting

On-site commissioning

Automation commissioning

Electrical components

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Travel flexibility

Mechanical components

Education

Engineering degree in mechanical, systems, automation, or electrical disciplines

Tools

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer for a full-time, travel-based role based out of Salt Lake City, UT. You will execute automation commissioning and validation, troubleshoot non-conformances, and define PLC configurations while collaborating with internal engineers and client teams.

The position emphasizes on-site testing, HMI integration, and building automation initiatives across multiple project sites, with typical 3–6 month assignments and frequent travel.