Traveling PLC Controls Engineer - Commissioning

Actalent

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago
Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental & Vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Short/Long-term Disability
Health Spending Account
Transportation benefits
PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer based in Cleveland, OH. The role involves hands-on PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and integration across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and data center projects with significant client-site travel.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in automation and a willingness to travel extensively. This contract-to-hire position offers onsite work in Cleveland with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

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
  • 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 readiness
Independent work

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer based in Cleveland, OH. The role involves hands-on PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and integration across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and data center projects with significant client-site travel.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in automation and a willingness to travel extensively. This contract-to-hire position offers onsite work in Cleveland with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Traveling Control Systems Engineer for PLC & Automation
Traveling Control Systems Engineer for PLC & Automation

Actalent • Cleveland (OH)

On-site
USD 81,000 - 104,000
Medical, dental & vision
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax
Life Insurance
+3
Lead PLC Controls Technician - Data Center Commissioning
Lead PLC Controls Technician - Data Center Commissioning

Jobot • Schaumburg (IL)

Remote
USD 104,000 - 125,000
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
+6
Controls Engineer
Controls Engineer

Actalent • Cleveland (OH)

On-site
USD 54,000 - 69,000
Medical
Dental & Vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
+5
Travel‑Heavy Field Service Controls Engineer — AutoCAD & PLC
Travel‑Heavy Field Service Controls Engineer — AutoCAD & PLC

Actalent • Hilliard (OH)

Hybrid
USD 46,356 - 59,608
Medical, dental & vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
+1
Senior PLC Field Technician - Travel-Heavy Automation Lead
Senior PLC Field Technician - Travel-Heavy Automation Lead

divcon • Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site
USD 80,000 - 100,000
Controls Engineer: PLC & Robot Automation, 25% Travel
Controls Engineer: PLC & Robot Automation, 25% Travel

Randstad USA • Monclova Township (OH)

On-site
USD 95,000 - 105,000
Healthcare benefits
401K with company match
PLC Controls Technician - Remote, Travel & Training
PLC Controls Technician - Remote, Travel & Training

Rise Technical • United States

Remote
USD 55,000 - 62,000
Extensive training
Overtime
Excellent benefits
+1
Senior PLC Field Technician: Travel-Heavy Automation
Senior PLC Field Technician: Travel-Heavy Automation

divcon • Lubbock (TX)

On-site
USD 80,000 - 120,000
Senior PLC Controls Lead for Data Center Field Projects
Senior PLC Controls Lead for Data Center Field Projects

Jobot • Milwaukee (WI)

Remote
USD 69,000 - 83,000
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
+7
Lead PLC Controls Tech – Data Center Automation (Nationwide)
Lead PLC Controls Tech – Data Center Automation (Nationwide)

Jobot • Sterling Heights (MI)

Remote
USD 69,000 - 83,000
Medical insurance
Dental & Vision
401(k)
+5