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Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Actalent • Pasco, WA, United States
1 day ago
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Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting plant operations, ensuring that all equipment and systems are running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You will act as a technical resource, providing troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing issues while supporting maintenance and production teams. In addition to maintaining operations, you will contribute to capital projects, continuous improvements, and upgrades, ensuring high-quality product delivery.

Job Title : Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting plant operations, ensuring that all equipment and systems are running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You will act as a technical resource, providing troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing issues while supporting maintenance and production teams. In addition to maintaining operations, you will contribute to capital projects, continuous improvements, and upgrades, ensuring high-quality product delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Support plant operations by quickly addressing breakdowns and ensuring equipment is running efficiently.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, particularly focusing on PLC editing and troubleshooting.
  • Participate in capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and upgrades within the plant.
  • Provide technical expertise and support for plant operations to ensure safety and product quality.
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions for manufacturing issues.
  • Create equipment bills of materials, scopes of work, and estimates for various projects and upgrades.
  • Facilitate the implementation of electrical and control standards across the manufacturing environment.
  • Commission and maintain equipment, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to standards.
  • Work closely with IT and Operations Technology teams to address both software and hardware challenges.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming, especially with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley systems.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical design and control systems.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving in both machines and software.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably in food and beverage settings.
  • Ability to read and design electrical schematics and layouts.
  • Experience with controls power distribution layouts and panel layouts.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process control networks, infrastructure, and security systems.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical).
  • Experience with automation and manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with Rslogix, Autocad, Siemens PLC, and HMI programming.
  • Experience in electrical design and control system design.
  • Ability to lead knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices.
  • Work Environment

    You will work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with varying and colder temperatures inside the plant. Your time will be divided between office settings and the factory floor, requiring adaptability to different conditions. Occasional travel between Sunnyside and Pasco may be necessary.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00 / 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

  • 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 Pasco,WA.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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@ for other accommodation options.

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