Hiring: Controls Engineer Company: Actalent Location: Chesterfield, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:33:35 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : PLC, SCADA About the job Required Skills: •Evaluate existing manufacturing operations to identify opportunities for automation, robotics integration, and process optimization. •Develop robotics and controls solutions for applications such as robotic palletizing, material handling automation, and broader manufacturing modernization initiatives. •Work directly with customers to assess current state operations, gather requirements, and recommend tailored automation strategies. •Support project development from concept through detailed design, including defining system architecture, controls strategy, and robotics implementation plans. •Program, configure, and integrate PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and industrial robotics systems to meet project requirements. •Serve as a technical liaison between clients, internal teams, and vendors throughout project execution, ensuring clear communication and alignment. •Support commissioning activities, including onsite testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation of automation and robotics systems. •Contribute to capital project planning (CapEx) by providing technical input, scope definition, and automation strategy recommendations. Qualifications: •Exposure to high-speed food and beverage manufacturing environments. •Involvement in capital project planning (CapEx) for automation and robotics initiatives. •Participation in proposal development and project estimating for automation projects. •Exposure to data center projects and related automation or controls systems. •Interest in long-term career growth in robotics as adoption continues to expand. •Desire to help build and shape a robotics practice and influence client automation strategy and roadmaps. •This is a Permanent position based out of Chesterfield, Missouri. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!