Process Controls Engineer

Process Controls Engineer

Actalent invites you to join our team as a Process Controls Engineer in Inman, SC. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to provide comprehensive support for various control systems, including Quantum and Momentum PLC hardware, SCADAs, and Siemens PCS7 systems. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability and reliability of our control systems, while also leading upgrades and new installations.

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 graphic design and web services.
• Provide support for Siemens PCS7 hardware, software, and configuration, including OS server, OS client, web server, troubleshooting, remote IO, and Profibus network support.
• Identify and resolve issues related to control systems to ensure stable operations, including patches, software updates, and firmware updates.
• Lead and support control systems upgrade projects and the 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 / programming for physical devices such as valves and pumps.
• 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 and provide support for system hardware, software, network, and instrument bus technologies.
• Provide specification information and commissioning support for instrumentation as needed.
• Support process hazard analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems.
• Implement projects as identified, requested, or needed.
• Provide support for Canary Historian.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment is laid-back, centered around a manufacturing floor that focuses on producing colorants for household products, such as the dye in TIDE PODS. The plant is undergoing a significant reorganization to rebuild its talent pool, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for growth and innovation. Enjoy opportunities for internal growth, free training, and continuing education, including safety training.

Job Type & Location

Permanent, onsite position based in Inman, SC.

Pay And Benefits

Pay range : $80,000 – $150,000 per year.

Benefits : Health, dental, vision, 401(k).

Workplace Type

Fully onsite in Inman, SC.

Application Deadline

Anticipated closing date : October 27, 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.

Actalent 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.

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