Traveling PLC Controls Engineer – Automation & Startups

Actalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 5,430,000 - 6,888,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan – pre/post tax options

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA / Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer in Austin, TX. The role requires 1+ year of PLC troubleshooting and commissioning experience, working with Rockwell controls, and supporting diverse automation projects across manufacturing, pharma, and data-center sectors.

The position involves extensive travel to client sites for startup, validation, and troubleshooting, with a fully onsite work environment in Austin. Compensation reflects hourly pay and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of PLC troubleshooting in industrial environments.
• 1+ year of commissioning, integration, or controls experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, GMP, or data center environments.
• Ability to travel extensively to client sites for startup, validation, and support.

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 systems

Travel readiness

Independent work

Rockwell PLC

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer in Austin, TX. The role requires 1+ year of PLC troubleshooting and commissioning experience, working with Rockwell controls, and supporting diverse automation projects across manufacturing, pharma, and data-center sectors.

The position involves extensive travel to client sites for startup, validation, and troubleshooting, with a fully onsite work environment in Austin. Compensation reflects hourly pay and benefits eligibility.