Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer III

Are you a seasoned controls engineer with a passion for automation and manufacturing excellence? Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer III to join our client's dynamic team, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving compliance, supporting capital projects, and optimizing controls systems across their manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on role that blends technical expertise with strategic oversight, offering the opportunity to work on large-scale pharmaceutical and chemical operations that make a global impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the management of quality records and compliance documentation.
• Troubleshoot and support controls engineering systems in manufacturing environments.
• Oversee work order tracking and workflow management.
• Provide documentation support for capital projects (FMP).
• Deliver SAP/CMMS support to the engineering team.

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of experience in process or manufacturing controls.
• Strong proficiency in Allen-Bradley systems.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments with validation protocols.
• Proven success in change management across industries such as life sciences, medical devices, oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, or food & beverage.
• Associate's degree in Controls, Automation, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management and design experience.
• Ability to modernize legacy equipment and systems.
• Experience collaborating with contractors and external partners.

Work Environment:

• 60% desk-based work and 40% hands-on engineering tasks.
• Minimal travel required (<5%).
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact pharmaceutical and chemical operations within a global organization.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of manufacturing and automation in the life sciences industry.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Sep 25, 2025.