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Job Description

As an Automation Engineer, you will be a vital member of our team, responsible for the design, configuration, and commissioning of programmable logic controller (PLC) based control systems. You will support the operation of automated industrial process monitoring systems and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS). This role involves participation in the initial design process and providing hands-on technical oversight of systems configuration, testing, and subsequent integration at customer sites. The position requires up to 25% travel to support integration, commissioning, and system training at customer sites. Join us in delivering exceptional monitoring systems service solutions and contributing to our commitment to excellence.

Job Title : Automation Engineer

Job Description

As an Automation Engineer, you will be a vital member of our team, responsible for the design, configuration, and commissioning of programmable logic controller (PLC) based control systems. You will support the operation of automated industrial process monitoring systems and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS). This role involves participation in the initial design process and providing hands-on technical oversight of systems configuration, testing, and subsequent integration at customer sites. The position requires up to 25% travel to support integration, commissioning, and system training at customer sites. Join us in delivering exceptional monitoring systems service solutions and contributing to our commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve existing PLC ladder logic programs for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLC-based monitoring systems.
• Maintain and improve Allen-Bradley Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to allow end-user interface with PLCs.
• Configure and support communications gateway devices to allow command and control between field devices and PLCs.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing of completed products and / or systems prior to shipment to client sites.
• Assist with onsite installation, startup, and commissioning activities at industrial locations.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in design and operation of monitoring systems, instruments, controls, and metering and electrical equipment installed at customer facilities.
• Provide communications and control system support and troubleshooting for internal and external customers.
• Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and support equipment, control, and metering problems and take appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
• Maintain records of readings and test results for all assigned equipment.
• Perform all work according to logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings, sketches, and other written instructions.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment involves engineering systems from our NC office. If there are new assemblies, the day-to-day work would be project kickoff to determine specifications, followed by the engineer's responsibility for the controls piece of that. You will set up a new PLC from scratch, dump the logic to the PLC, and configure the control from the application. Ensure that changes are tracked and accurate. While much of the work can be done remotely, you need to be in the office for the commissioning piece. Approximately 60-70% of the work on average can be delivered remotely.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 / 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

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in ANGIER,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.

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