Controls Engineering Technician @ Actalent

Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Controls Engineering Technician to support commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting activities at a large-scale data center campus. This role focuses on electrical controls, instrumentation, power monitoring systems, and building automation infrastructure in a mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in low-voltage electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial controls and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate control wiring, instrumentation, and communication cabling.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Perform terminations in control panels, junction boxes, and field devices.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, and switches.
• Support commissioning activities including loop checks, I/O verification, and system testing.
• Troubleshoot control system and instrumentation issues.
• Assist engineers with testing and startup of PLC and building automation systems.
• Review project drawings and BIM models.
• Generate testing documentation and reports.
• Safely operate lifts and other access equipment as required.

Essential Skills

• Preferred- 4+ years of low-voltage electrical construction experience.
• 1+ year of experience as a Controls Technician, Instrumentation Technician, or Automation Technician.
• Proficiency in control wiring and terminations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience in instrumentation installation and calibration.
• Knowledge of RS-485 / Modbus communications.
• Ability to work inside control panels and junction boxes.
• Capability to work with limited supervision.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Litchfield Park, AZ.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Litchfield Park,AZ.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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