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Actalent Controls Engineer in Sunnyside, Washington

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to support plant operations by ensuring safety and high-quality product delivery. This role involves troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis for manufacturing issues, supporting maintenance and production teams, and working on capital projects for continuous improvement and upgrades.

Responsibilities

  • Support plant operations by troubleshooting and resolving equipment failures.

  • Act as a technical resource for plant operations, maintenance teams, and other controls engineers.

  • Develop, plan, and execute technical solutions including creating equipment bills of materials, scopes of work, and estimates for various projects.

  • Facilitate the implementation of electrical and control standards across the manufacturing environment.

  • Commission and maintain equipment to ensure it meets operational standards.

  • Perform PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and editing.

  • Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing issues and develop sustainable solutions.

  • Support varying capital projects focused on continuous improvement and upgrades.

Essential Skills

  • Experience with manufacturing processes in industrial plants, preferably in the Food and Beverage industry.

  • Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming, particularly with Allen Bradley and FactoryTalk.

  • Ability to read and design electrical layouts, including power distribution and panel layouts.

  • Knowledge of control systems, including ladder logic, automation, and instrumentation.

  • Experience with troubleshooting machines, PLCs, and automated systems.

  • Familiarity with controls networks, infrastructure, and security systems (Ignition is a plus).

  • Proficiency in using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, RSLogix, and Siemens PLC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with Rockwell PLC/HMI and electrical design in a manufacturing setting.

  • Capability to provide technical support and automation solutions to address manufacturing challenges.

  • Experience in leading the adoption and implementation of electrical and control standards.

  • Project management skills, including proposal reviews and status updates.

Work Environment

This role operates within a manufacturing environment, which includes varying and colder temperatures inside the plant. The position requires spending time both in the office and on the plant floor. May require occasional travel to other plant locations.

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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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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