Controls Technician

Automation Engineering Technician

We are seeking an Automation Engineering Technician to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing team in the Columbus, OH area. This role supports calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation and process control equipment within a clean, regulated environment.

What you'll do

• Perform calibration of instruments including pressure, airflow, temperature, and related process controls
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and automation systems to ensure reliable operation
• Support PLC and HMI troubleshooting, primarily Allen-Bradley systems
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and complete corrective actions
• Document maintenance and calibration activities within internal systems
• Assist with process improvements and equipment reliability initiatives

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and manufacturing equipment
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Associate's degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering preferred

Work environment

• Clean, climate-controlled pharmaceutical facility
• 3rd shift (Monday - Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM) 2nd shift (Sunday - Thursday, 3:30 PM-11:00 PM)
• Team-oriented environment with opportunities to build technical skill

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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 Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.