Controls Technician

Automation Engineering Technician

Job Description

Join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Columbus, Ohio, as an Automation Engineering Technician. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and reliability of instruments, process control systems, and equipment. Your expertise will contribute to adherence to regulatory requirements and improvement of equipment and processes across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations of inspection, measurement, and test equipment according to detailed calibration work instructions.
• Record results in Computerized Maintenance Management or Calibration Data Management System.
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective actions such as adjustments, component replacements, and correction factors.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment to ensure reliable performance by adjusting, repairing, and replacing components including sensors, cables, connectors, and control boards.
• Monitor PLC or HMI program logic during certifications or troubleshooting to understand deviations from proper operation.
• Use and maintain primary, secondary, and/or working calibration standards.
• Complete work order documentation accurately and comprehensively.
• Identify waste, workflow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation.
• Seek opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development to enhance team performance.
• Work efficiently to increase the quantity of activities completed.
• Ensure effective communication of work to system operators and key partners.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting expertise in electrical systems.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, specifically Allen Bradley systems.
• Experience with calibrations of pressure transmitters, airflow measurement, temperature pressure, and speed/process parameters.
• A minimum of 2 years of electrical troubleshooting experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with calibration and maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety standards for workplaces.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility featuring a mix of office space, labs, and manufacturing areas. Enjoy flexibility around working hours, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Shift options include second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a 30-minute flexibility for start and end times, and core days of Sunday through Thursday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.