Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, configuring, and implementing plant automation systems. You will support multiple projects and service calls, providing post-project support and troubleshooting. In addition, you may act as a project manager for smaller projects, ensuring successful implementation using in-house methods and vendor hardware/software. You will collaborate closely with customers to meet project needs and support sales staff with proposals and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement plant automation systems.
• Support multiple projects and service calls.
• Provide post-project support and troubleshooting.
• Act as project manager for smaller projects.
• Implement automation using in-house methods and vendor hardware/software.
• Work with customers to meet project needs.
• Support sales staff with proposals and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on large projects.
• Complete ISO documentation and weekly time entry.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in plant process control.
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
• Programming experience for reactors, distillation, combustion, batch/continuous chemical processes, mixing, and metering.
• Platform experience with Siemens PCS7, Emerson DeltaV, and Honeywell Experion.
• Strong math, problem-solving, and PC skills.
• Networking and Ethernet knowledge.

• Customer-focused, trustworthy, and ethical.
• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and independent.
• Analytical, organized, and resourceful.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player, adaptable, and quick to learn.

Work will be conducted in office and plant site settings, with approximately 20% travel. The role involves physical tasks such as lifting up to 40 lbs, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working at heights of 15–20 feet. The environment includes office, plant floor, and build shop settings. We offer a flexible work environment, opportunities for career growth with training and promotion from within, and a quarterly bonus system.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $55.29/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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 : $38 - $55