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Controls Engineer

Actalent
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026

Traveling Controls Engineer | No Relocation | Direct Hire!

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and driven Controls Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for executing automation commissioning and validation protocols, as well as troubleshooting and resolving non-conformances. Working closely with internal engineers and clients, you will help deliver state-of-the-art control systems to enhance efficiency, product quality, and profitability in process manufacturing. Your role will involve defining and implementing programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations, testing, and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols.
  • Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances.
  • Collaborate with internal engineers and clients to develop efficient control systems.
  • Define and implement PLC configurations.
  • Conduct testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in PLC programming and automation.
  • Experience with PLC-based control systems.
  • Strong process documentation skills.
  • Hands-on experience with troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs.
  • GMP/Pharma environment work experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Site, material, and equipment management experience.
  • Assembly of automated equipment.
  • Safety analysis and documentation expertise.
  • Ability to execute assignments with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

This role involves working with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality, efficient, and reliable control systems for manufacturing and facilities. Expect 30%-50% travel, primarily to Texas, with projects in data centers and life sciences/power and utilities. You will be involved in power monitoring and building management, working with a variety of air motion and cooling systems. The position offers opportunities for internal growth, travel, and competitive per diems and bonuses. Additional pay is provided for extended on-site hours, and travel-related expenses are covered.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Great benefits package for the company- many travel incentives

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City,UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000

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