Traveling Controls Engineer — PLC Troubleshooting & Startup

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

Job summary

Actalent in Saline, MI is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer with 1+ year in PLC troubleshooting and automation. The role involves significant travel to client sites for startup, validation, and on-site support across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, and data center projects.

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

Qualifications

• 1+ year PLC troubleshooting experience (Rockwell preferred).
• 1+ year 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.
• Data center, power monitoring, or building management system experience.
• Exposure to life sciences, utilities, or power projects.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

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

Automation systems

Travel-ready

Independent work

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Job description

Actalent in Saline, MI is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer with 1+ year in PLC troubleshooting and automation. The role involves significant travel to client sites for startup, validation, and on-site support across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, and data center projects.

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