Entry-level Systems Engineer

Job Title: Controls Systems Engineer

Job Description

This role involves working on data center building automation with the potential for involvement in other verticals in the future. The role requires executing automation commissioning and validation protocols, troubleshooting and remediating non-conformances, and working collaboratively with internal engineers and clients to enhance control systems. The goal is to improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability in process manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols.

• Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances.

• Collaborate with internal engineers and clients to provide state-of-the-art control systems.

• Define and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations.

• Perform testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems.

Essential Skills

• Experience in PLC programming and automation.

• Proficiency in programming and control systems.

• Hands-on troubleshooting skills.

• Electrical and control system expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a related field.

• Sports or team enviornment experience

• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.

• Possess qualities of being hungry, humble, and smart.

Work Environment

The role begins in Atlanta, with a relocation to Miami, TX at the end of the year. The work environment encourages teamwork and collaboration, and the position involves both office-based and on-site work conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holly Springs, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $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 Holly Springs,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.

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