Field Service Controls Engineer

Job Title: Field Service Controls EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Field Service Controls Engineer to join our expanding team. This role involves significant travel to various manufacturing plants across the United States to assist in the commissioning, debugging, and modernization of automated equipment. You will also have the opportunity to work from home or support a local plant when not traveling. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to a nationwide project aimed at updating automation across various facilities.

Responsibilities

Travel to different plants across the country, spending 50%-75% of the time commissioning, conducting IO testing, and performing initial debug and motion testing.

Work from home when not traveling, focusing on AutoCAD electrical drawing edits and supporting the plant in Hamilton, OH.

Build panel enclosures, including mounting, drilling, and tapping holes.

Wire up motors, sensors, and switches.

Mount junction boxes and perform commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting.

Participate in training and development on PLC and HMI programming to learn equipment and processes.

Manage an expense account, keeping track of travel bookings and receipts for weekly reimbursement.

Essential Skills

2+ years of experience building panel enclosures.

Experience with commissioning, IO testing, and initial debugging processes.

Hands-on experience and a strong interest in practical, hands-on roles.

Strong understanding of components such as servos, including mounting and installation.

Ability to perform drawing edits in AutoCAD Electrical.

Strong understanding of NFPA standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Some familiarity with Studio 5000, though programming from scratch is not required.

Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to various plants across the US, with 80% of travel occurring Monday morning through Friday, and occasional weekend travel.

Work Environment

The role involves on-site, hands-on work at manufacturing plants across the United States. When not traveling, there is flexibility to work from home and support a local plant. The position requires a significant amount of travel, primarily during weekdays, with occasional travel extending into weekends.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hilliard, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.27/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 Hilliard,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

About Actalent

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