Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about automation, controls, and keeping high-tech manufacturing systems running at peak performance? Join a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer where you'll play a key role in supporting automated production and packaging operations while driving reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems across manufacturing and packaging operations
• Identify and resolve automation and process issues through root cause analysis
• Support automated packaging lines, filling systems, labeling equipment, robotics, vision systems, and motion control technologies
• Implement control system modifications while following GMP and change control requirements
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams on system improvements
• Assist with FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ validation activities
• Support serialization and MES systems to improve traceability and compliance
• Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide hands-on technical support for production equipment and automated systems

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems
• supporting automated manufacturing or packaging equipment
• Experience in regulated industries such as Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Food, or Chemical manufacturing
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production equipment and control systems

Preferred Experience

• Rockwell or Siemens PLC platforms
• Wonderware or other SCADA systems
• Packaging automation, robotics, vision systems, and motion control
• MES and serialization systems
• GMP environments and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, or aseptic manufacturing experienc

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Company offers Medical, dental & vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.