• Facilities Engineer

    Actalent (St. Louis, MO)


    Job Title: Building Automation Engineer

    Job Description

    As a Facilities Engineer, you will collaborate and provide innovative ideas to enhance plant operations, ensuring the continued success of the site. You will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and resolving issues with plant utilities and equipment, addressing mechanical and electrical breakdowns while adhering to strict product safety and quality standards. This role requires initiative and the ability to participate in plant problem-solving teams, demonstrate leadership, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will provide 24/7 support for manufacturing process equipment operation and maintenance, and offer technical leadership to improve and enhance process automation functions.

    Responsibilities

    + Support projects associated with new process installations, including automation design/strategy, start-up, commissioning, mechanical/electrical installation, and validation support.

    + Utilize electrical/electronic problem-solving skills in a manufacturing plant setting.

    + Repair, calibrate instrumentation, and work with Windows-based PCs.

    + Work effectively in a team-based environment with limited supervision.

    + Be available to work any shift, including weekends and holidays as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s or technical degree in engineering, instrumentation, process automation or related field.

    + Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

    + Multiple years of experience in a GMP environment.

    + Experience with equipment monitoring and control systems.

    + Technical skills in PLCs, machining, welding tasks, and high-pressure gases.

    + Experience with technical processes, instrumentation, and related control systems.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in computer control automation system start-ups, loop tuning, and problem resolution of control system modifications.

    + PLC ladder logic, IO networks, control computers, and associated control component repair.

    + Experience with control platforms like Rockwell Factory Talk, AB PLCs, WonderWare, iFix, or associated IO and communication protocols.

    + Knowledge of engineering principles and practices, including Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Visio).

    + Experience with Windows-based PCs.

    + Willingness and ability to train in Maintenance Systems (SAP) and technology upgrades related to predictive maintenance.

    + Participation and compliance with environmental policies, procedures, and safety programs.

    Work Environment

    The role is set in a fast-paced, developing environment where you will work as part of a team with limited supervision. You must be flexible to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required. The position involves working with advanced technologies and equipment, requiring continuous learning and adaptability to new systems and processes.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.