Description: As Controls Technician you will focus on maintaining the reliability of the making and packing lines above specified targets. To achieve this, the Controls Technician will focus on technical troubleshooting and implementation of improvements on the several automated systems onsite. Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities Process Related Activities: • Troubleshoot current process PLC program and HMI 6 existing lines. • Work with other controls engineers and process engineers to accomplish improvements to the existing lines. • Completes tasks on schedule. • Demonstrate strong communication with colleagues, management, and customers. • Requires only periodic direction from the Project/ Engineering Manager • Complies with the rules, procedures and policies as delivered by the organization. • Guide less experienced employees technically Project Related Activities: • Manage and develop project deliverables independently or within a team. • Assist in the design of control systems (I/O and Motor lists, P&IDs, etc.) • Perform on-site startup, commissioning, validate and support. • Provide technical competence during project execution. • Get the appropriate colleague, manager or customer involved to resolve issues early in the development process. • Identify changes in scope and notify Project/ Engineering Manager in a timely manner. • Develop approaches to solve problems, handle customer demands, changes, and complaints. • Contribute a broad technical competence to the team, along with superior communication, correspondence, and mediation skills. • Provides input and resolves issues during the Estimating and Fabrication processes. Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience • Education: - High School diploma - Technical education/ University Degree in Engineering. • Experience: - Minimum 5 years of industry experience with industrial automation described here in specific knowledge. • Specific Knowledge: (Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal) PLC/HMI RS Studio 5000 / ControlLogix FactoryTalk ME/PanelView FactoryTalk SE Wonderware Intouch Wonderware ArchestrA System Platform Inductive Automation Ignition Drives/VFDs PowerFlex VFD Kinetix Servo Drives Networks Ethernet: EtherNet/IP, DLR, STRATIX, CISCO Switches ControlNet, DeviceNet, RIO, DF1, Modbus Job Title: Automation Technician Job Description Seeking a skilled Automation Technician responsible for commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications link, end-to-end testing, troubleshooting, and servicing on assigned projects. The role involves direct customer interaction and coordination with team leaders to meet on-site installation and repair requirements. The technician will be responsible for documenting verification, validation, and job close-out requirements, ensuring customer satisfaction by diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems. Safety standards are rigorously upheld. Travel up to 60% is required, with weekends at home. Mechanical experience is beneficial. Hard Skills + PLC programming + HMI + VFD + Ladder Logix + Siemens systems + Troubleshooting + Equipment repair Soft Skills + Customer service + Problem-solving + Team coordination + Safety enforcement + Documentation Job Type This is a contract position with a duration of 9 Month(s). Work Environment Fieldwork with up to 60% travel, mostly home on weekends Additional Skills & Qualifications: n/a 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.