Traveling Controls Engineer | PLC Automation & Startups
Actalent
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Job summary
Actalent in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer with 1+ year of PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and automation experience. The role involves substantial travel to client sites for system startup, validation, and troubleshooting.
You will program and configure PLCs (Rockwell preferred), commission automation and control systems, and help integrate equipment into new or existing architectures. Independence and willingness to travel are essential.
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.
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Job description
Actalent in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer with 1+ year of PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and automation experience. The role involves substantial travel to client sites for system startup, validation, and troubleshooting.
You will program and configure PLCs (Rockwell preferred), commission automation and control systems, and help integrate equipment into new or existing architectures. Independence and willingness to travel are essential.
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