Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation EngineerJob Description We are seeking an Automation / Controls Engineer with strong experience in industrial data systems, historians, alarm management, and visualization. This role involves configuring and maintaining Aveva PI Historian, building dashboards in PI Vision, integrating alarm systems such as Win911, and supporting data flow between Rockwell PLCs, Rockwell Historian, and BMS platforms. Responsibilities + Configure and maintain Aveva PI Historian tags and data interfaces. + Design, build, and maintain PI Vision dashboards for operational visibility. + Ensure accurate, reliable data flow from PLCs, BMS, and historian systems into PI. + Administer Win911 (or similar alarm software) and manage alarm notifications. + Configure alarm data transfer from Rockwell Historian, BMS, and PLC systems into PI. + Support BMS alarm setup and integration with PI Historian and dashboards. + Assist with alarm rationalization, troubleshooting, and optimization as needed. + Support and troubleshoot Rockwell PLC-based automation systems. + Assist with general automation tasks including system updates, data integration, and controls support. + Collaborate with operations, engineering, and IT teams to support system reliability and performance. + Document system configurations, alarm logic, and data flows. + Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives. + Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders as needed. Essential Skills + Hands-on experience with Aveva PI Historian and PI Visualization (PI Vision). + Experience with Win911 or similar industrial alarm software. + Experience with Rockwell Historian. + Working knowledge of Rockwell PLC platforms. + Experience with BMS systems, including alarm configuration and integration. + Strong understanding of industrial automation environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Controls, or related field) or equivalent experience. + Experience integrating data across PLC, BMS, SCADA, and historian platforms. + Experience supporting IT integration initiatives. + Prior work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities, facilities, or process-driven environments. Work Environment The role involves spending about 25% of the time on the manufacturing floor and 75% at a desk. Proper gowning is required for a clean room environment when on the floor. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wathena, KS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wathena,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with 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 .

Created: 2026-03-30