Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Automation Engineer to join our team. This position is primarily remote (75% or more), but occasional travel to client and customer sites across the United States will be required. The role involves working on various inductive automation projects, focusing on converting gas from landfills into energy. The successful candidate will add additional functionalities to existing projects, primarily using Ignition and its counterpart for reporting, as well as PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLCs for automation projects
• Utilize Ignition software for project functionalities and reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with HMI, FactoryTalk, and other related systems
• Collaborate with team members and clients via Microsoft Teams
• Travel to client and customer sites as required for project needs
• Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met
• Generate SQL reports for project analysis and documentation

Essential Skills

• SCADA experience
• SQL reporting experience
• Ignition experience
• PLC programming experience (Studio5000)
• HMI troubleshooting
• FactoryTalk proficiency

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (preferred)
• Experience in the energy field (preferred)

Work Environment

This position is predominantly remote, with communication and collaboration conducted via Microsoft Teams. Occasional travel to various sites across the United States is required. The role typically involves 40 hours of work per week, with potential for additional hours during travel. Access to Udemy courses is provided after six months. The project is expected to last a minimum of six months, with the possibility of extending to one year or transitioning into a full-time role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of LANSING, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $60.00/hr.

Requirements

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.

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