Travel Controls Systems Engineer - PLC & Commissioning

ACTalent; Phoenix (AZ); 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 a full-time, travel-based role stationed in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead automation commissioning, validate protocols, and collaborate with client teams to implement PLC configurations and on-site testing across diverse process manufacturing environments.

The position requires strong troubleshooting, HMI familiarity, and a hands-on engineering background with willingness to travel 3–6 months per project.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in control systems engineering, including automation commissioning and validation.
• Proficient in defining and implementing PLC configurations for industrial/process manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for commissioning and validation issues across mechanical, electrical, and controls domains.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols for control systems in process manufacturing environments.
• Troubleshoot and remediate non-conformances to ensure systems meet performance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal engineers and clients to design and deliver advanced control systems that improve efficiency and quality.
• Define PLC configurations tailored to project requirements and processes.
• Perform testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems to verify functionality and compliance.
• Support building automation initiatives by configuring and integrating control components.

Skills

Automation commissioning

PLC configurations

HMI systems

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/automation)

Tools

HMI software

SCADA

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer for a full-time, travel-based role stationed in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead automation commissioning, validate protocols, and collaborate with client teams to implement PLC configurations and on-site testing across diverse process manufacturing environments.

The position requires strong troubleshooting, HMI familiarity, and a hands-on engineering background with willingness to travel 3–6 months per project.