Travel Controls Systems Engineer - On-Site Automation Expert

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem support

Hands-on training

Growth and leadership opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer for travel-based, contract-to-hire work, primarily on-site at project locations in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on automation commissioning, PLC configuration, and HMI integration within process manufacturing environments.

Typical assignments last 3 to 6 months per location, with per diem support and hands-on training. The candidate should be ready to travel and adapt to multiple sites while collaborating with engineering teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, systems, automation, or electrical disciplines.
• Willingness to travel and perform 3–6 month project assignments.
• Experience with PLC configurations and industrial automation commissioning.

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.
• Collaborate with internal engineers and client teams to design and deliver control systems that improve efficiency and quality.
• Define and implement PLC configurations tailored to project requirements.
• Perform testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems to verify functionality.
• Support building automation initiatives by configuring 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.
• Communicate progress, issues, and resolutions to project stakeholders.

Skills

Automation commissioning

PLC configurations

Troubleshooting

HMI systems

Team collaboration

Engineering background

Travel willingness

Flexibility

Learning new technologies

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree in mechanical, systems, automation, or electrical

Tools

HMI software

SCADA

PLC programming tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer for travel-based, contract-to-hire work, primarily on-site at project locations in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on automation commissioning, PLC configuration, and HMI integration within process manufacturing environments.

Typical assignments last 3 to 6 months per location, with per diem support and hands-on training. The candidate should be ready to travel and adapt to multiple sites while collaborating with engineering teams and clients.