Controls Engineer - Traveling

Actalent
📍 Detroit, MI, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 01, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer – Traveling
Job Description
The Controls Engineer – Traveling role focuses on commissioning and troubleshooting PLC-based material handling systems in large, complex environments. You will independently develop, debug, and test PLC code, support system-level integration, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This position requires a strong multi-disciplinary understanding of material handling systems and the ability to solve complex and abstract problems while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
Responsibilities

+ Commission and troubleshoot PLC-controlled material handling systems, including conveyor systems, automated warehousing and distribution systems, baggage handling systems, and other automated systems.

+ Apply customer requirements and specifications to independently write, debug, and test PLC code.

+ Use engineering drawings to develop, debug, and test PLC code in alignm...

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Job Details

  • Location Detroit, MI
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 06, 2026