Traveling Control Systems Engineer for PLC & Automation

ACTalent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent, a global engineering services leader, seeks a Control Systems Engineer for on-site assignments across client facilities. The role emphasizes commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of PLC/HMI-based control systems within process manufacturing environments.

You will travel between projects (3–6 months each), collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver optimized automation solutions while adhering to safety and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and configuration for industrial or building automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with automation and control systems, including commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Ability to define, implement, and test PLC-based control strategies.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control system issues, including PLC and HMI-related problems.
• Experience with building automation or process manufacturing control systems.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site for extended periods (typically 3–6 months per project).
• Team player with internal engineers and client representatives.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail in commissioning and validation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (6 days x 10 hours or 5 days x 10 hours).
• Commitment to safety protocols and PPE usage.

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 meet performance and compliance 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 PLC configurations to meet project specifications and operational needs.
• Develop, modify, and test PLC programs to support automation, process control, and building automation systems.
• Perform testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems to verify proper operation and integration.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues, including PLC, HMI, and automation-related troubleshooting.
• Support multiple projects with extended stays on client sites (3–6 months per location).
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders about project status, technical issues, and proposed solutions.
• Follow safety procedures and use required PPE gear on-site.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Building automation

Automation testing

PLC/HMI configurations

Team collaboration

On-site execution

Safety compliance

Flexibility to travel

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Industrial automation tools

Job description

Actalent, a global engineering services leader, seeks a Control Systems Engineer for on-site assignments across client facilities. The role emphasizes commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of PLC/HMI-based control systems within process manufacturing environments.

You will travel between projects (3–6 months each), collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver optimized automation solutions while adhering to safety and PPE requirements.