Jobs · Engineering · North Carolina

Controls Engineer

Actalent · Holly Springs, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$39.42–$50/hrContract

Seeking a Controls Engineer with 1+ year of experience in PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and automation systems. This role supports manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, and data center projects, with significant travel to client sites for system startup, validation, and troubleshooting.

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

Requirements

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Data center, power monitoring, or building management system experience
  • Exposure to life sciences, utilities, or power projects
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills

Why Apply?

  • Extensive travel and hands-on field experience
  • Exposure to advanced automation and control technologies
  • Strong internal growth and long-term career development opportunities

Pay

The pay range for this position is $39.42 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

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)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Holly Springs, NC.

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