Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to analyze existing equipment, processes, facilities, infrastructure, and systems to identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will act as a subject matter expert for designated systems and technologies, providing technical recommendations and anticipating potential process-related problems and risks. You will perform troubleshooting and modifications to automated equipment adhering to pharmaceutical and medical device GMP change control standards and policies, create and modify system specifications and standard operating procedures, train users and peers on systems, support software life cycle efforts, and contribute to the development of continuous improvements to systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing equipment, processes, facilities, infrastructure, and systems to identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions to optimize performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for designated systems and technologies, providing technical recommendations.
• Anticipate potential process-related problems, risks, and technical conflicts, and develop necessary plans to improve business continuity.
• Perform troubleshooting and modifications to automated equipment adhering to pharmaceutical and medical device GMP change control standards and policies.
• Create and modify system specifications and standard operating procedures for supported systems.
• Train users and peers on systems.
• Support software life cycle efforts.
• Contribute to the development of continuous improvements to systems.
• Provide documentation, testing, commissioning, and validation support following GDP.
• Provide project implementation support.
• Perform administrative, upgrade, and maintenance tasks for equipment/control systems.

Essential Skills

• 4 years of experience
• Strong experience within automated systems, helping to automate and maintain existing processes.
• Proficient in PLCs such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc. (AB is ideal but okay with any).
• Experience in PLC programming, automation, troubleshooting, and controls engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in motion or servo control.
• Experience with Plant PAX and Rockwell software.
• Experience with Siemens PLC, GE PLC, Studio 5000, Step 7, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, OSI PI, Ignition, MES, Robotic/Fanuc, ABB, Rockwell Pharmasuite.

Work Environment

You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic medical device company with advancement opportunities. The automation department, led by a highly experienced manager, comprises 28 engineers who are core technical experts. Due to being understaffed and one member on medical leave, the team is currently working overtime. Additional support is needed to manage the workload effectively.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $63.00 - $70.00

• 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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 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.

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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $63 - $70