• Controls Technician

    Actalent (Washington, MO)


    Controls Technician

     

    Washington, Missouri | On-site | Monday – Friday | Travel up to 25% |

    About the Role

    Join a dynamic team where your technical expertise will directly impact the quality and performance of advanced packaging systems. As a Controls Technician, you’ll play a key role in commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing a diverse product line, collaborating with engineering and service teams to drive continuous improvement.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Diagnose and resolve operational issues with shrink wrap and bundling machinery both in-house and at customer sites.

    + Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and ensure systems meet performance standards.

    + Install and integrate systems with other OEM equipment in the field.

    + Train internal and external personnel on equipment setup, operation, and maintenance.

    + Perform mechanical and electrical modifications, including PLC programming and servo drive reconfigurations.

    + Document installations, repairs, and performance insights for service management follow-up.

    + Maintain daily communication with the service coordinator to ensure customer satisfaction.

    Required Skills & Experience

    + 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial machinery and PLC troubleshooting.

    + Strong background in Allen-Bradley systems, electrical and mechanical automation.

    + Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical schematics.

    + High-level troubleshooting skills with PLCs and HMIs.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Technical degree or certification in Industrial Automation or Electronics.

    + 5+ years of experience with packaging equipment, including Allen-Bradley PLCs, servos, and HMIs.

    + Familiarity with:

    + Emerson and Hitachi VFDs

    + Red Lion HMIs and temperature controllers

    + SolidWorks and E Drawings

    + Allen-Bradley CompactLogix/MicroLogix programming

    + Servo systems and motion controls

    + Prior travel experience and conveyor system knowledge are a plus.

    Work Environment & Perks

    + Flexible weekday start times

    + Voluntary weekend work with premium pay:

    + 1.5x on Saturdays

    + 2.0x on Sundays

    + Travel required up to 25%

     

    Ready to take your controls expertise to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, precision, and continuous improvement or email your resume to [email protected]!

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Washington,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

    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.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.