Controls Systems Engineer

Job Title: Control Systems Engineer Job Description
This full-time Control Systems Engineer role is a traveling, project-based position where you work on-site at client facilities for approximately 3 to 6 months per location. You support the commissioning, validation, and optimization of advanced control systems that enhance efficiency, product quality, and profitability in process manufacturing environments. This role offers extensive travel, hands-on work with cutting-edge automation technologies, and strong opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols for control systems in process manufacturing environments.
- Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances to ensure systems meet performance and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate closely with internal engineers and client teams to design and deliver state-of-the-art control systems that improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability.
- Define, configure, and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) architectures and control strategies.
- Perform testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems, including functional checks and performance verification.
- Support building automation and related control solutions, integrating mechanical and electrical systems where required.
- Use human-machine interface (HMI) tools to monitor, test, and optimize system performance.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues in the field to minimize downtime.
- Document commissioning activities, configurations, and test results in a clear and organized manner.
- Adapt to different project sites, schedules, and industries while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Participate in hands-on training and knowledge sharing to support continuous improvement within the engineering team.
Essential Skills
- Experience in programming and configuring control systems, including PLC-based architectures.
- Strong knowledge of control systems engineering principles and their application in process manufacturing or building automation environments.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting automation, mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues.
- Experience working with human-machine interfaces (HMI) for monitoring and operating control systems.
- Ability to execute commissioning and validation protocols and address non-conformances in a structured and timely manner.
- Capability to work effectively in a team environment with internal engineers and client stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to travel full time and work on-site at project locations for 3 to 6 months at a time.
- Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours (such as 6 days at 10 hours per day or 5 days at 10 hours per day).
- Adaptable mindset and enthusiasm for learning new systems, technologies, and industries.
- Strong communication skills to clearly convey technical information and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Engineering degree in mechanical, systems, automation, or electrical engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in control systems.
- Background or interest in building automation and process manufacturing environments.
- Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical equipment in an industrial setting.
- Interest in leadership opportunities and the ability to grow into roles with increased responsibility.
- Motivation to gain exposure to different industries and technologies through frequent travel.
- Openness to hands-on training and continuous professional development.
Work Environment
This is an on-site, field-based role with extensive travel to project locations, primarily in Texas. You work directly within industrial and process manufacturing facilities, often supporting building automation and advanced control systems. The schedule typically consists of either six 10-hour days (6x10s) or five 10-hour days (5x10s) per week, depending on project needs. You use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with site safety requirements and work around mechanical, electrical, and automation equipment. The environment is highly hands-on and collaborative, offering growth opportunities, exposure to diverse industries, per diem for travel assignments, and a culture that supports learning, leadership development, and practical, real-world engineering experience.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagle Mountain, UT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $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. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagle Mountain, UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Eagle Mountain,UT. About Actalent

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