Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our team and provide comprehensive support for various control systems and networks. This role involves working with advanced technologies to ensure stable operations and drive improvements in system reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Quantum and Momentum PLC hardware and SCADAs, including remote IO using Modbus and Modbus network communications.
• Support GE iFIX control systems, including SCADA’s, graphic design, and web services.
• Support Siemens PCS7 Hardware, Software, and Configuration, including OS Server, OS Client, Web server, troubleshooting, Remote IO, and Profibus network.
• Identify and resolve issues related to hardware and software to ensure stable operation, including patches, software updates, and firmware updates.
• Implement projects to address control system component obsolescence and improve reliability.
• Lead and support control systems upgrade projects and installation of new control systems from planning and design to installation and commissioning.
• Manage vendor service contracts and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
• Implement control strategies and programming to interface with and control physical devices, ensuring equipment operates within the integrity operating envelope.
• Update Network Hierarchy, General Arrangement, and other Engineering Drawings to reflect changes.
• Configure and design custom graphic displays and trends.
• Maintain system documentation and participate in the change management process related to control systems.
• Troubleshoot system hardware, software, network, and instrument bus technologies.
• Provide specification information and commissioning support for instrumentation.
• Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems.
• Implement identified and requested projects.
• Provide support for Canary Historian.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming expertise.
• Experience with Siemens or Mitocone.
• Proficiency in programming and supporting control systems.
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision, 401K

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Inman,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $80,000 - $150,000