Traveling Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

Actalent; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer in Saline, MI. This contract-to-hire role requires 1+ year experience in PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and automation, with frequent travel to client sites for startup and validation of control systems.

You will program, configure, and troubleshoot Rockwell PLCs, integrate equipment into control architectures, and support facility systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of PLC troubleshooting experience (Rockwell preferred).
• 1+ year of commissioning, integration, or controls experience.
• Experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, GMP, or data center environments.
• Strong automation, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell preferred).
• Commission and validate automation/control systems.
• Integrate equipment into new and existing control architectures.
• Support power monitoring, building management, and facility control systems.
• Work with engineers and clients to deliver reliable automation solutions.
• Travel to project sites for startup, testing, and client support.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Commissioning

Controls experience

Industrial environments

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer in Saline, MI. This contract-to-hire role requires 1+ year experience in PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and automation, with frequent travel to client sites for startup and validation of control systems.

You will program, configure, and troubleshoot Rockwell PLCs, integrate equipment into control architectures, and support facility systems.