Controls Systems Engineer

Job Title: Controls Systems Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team to contribute to state-of-the-art data center building automation and beyond. As a Controls Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in executing automation commissioning and validation protocols, troubleshooting and remediating non-conformances, and collaborating with internal engineers and clients to enhance the efficiency, product quality, and profitability of process manufacturing. Your expertise in defining and implementing programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations will be essential in the testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols.
• Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances.
• Collaborate with internal engineers and clients to improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability of process manufacturing.
• Define and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations.
• Conduct testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming.
• Strong automation and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with building automation systems.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of HMI and Siemens PLC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, systems, automation, or electrical engineering, and hands-on experience.
• Flexible schedule and adaptability.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Experience in a team environment.
• Eager to learn

Work Environment

This role is based onsite, M-F with opportunitity for overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.42 - $45.00/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 Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.