Field Service Engineer

About This Role

Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for new equipment and systems, specializing in Siemens PLC, HMI, and Motion Control Systems. Travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting support.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise in support of new equipment & system introductions
• Internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & electromechanical devices
• Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming
• Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning and troubleshooting support
• Maintain logs & written records of duties performed

Requirements

• Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience
• Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration
• Understanding of PLC programming languages
• Experienced in troubleshooting electrical control panels
• CNC troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of NC Controllers: Siemens 840D or WINCC
• Experience using precision measurement equipment (i.e. Dial indicators, calipers, etc)
• Willing to travel to customer sites (50-70% travel expected)
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and overtime
• Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering preferred, or Technical Certificate OR BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience within the industrial automation industry or equivalent experience. Strong mechanical aptitude from prior professional experience. Hands-on Industrial automation industry or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Siemens Step 7 PLC troubleshooting experience
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Sinumerik One
• CNC troubleshooting experience
• Experience in IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)
• Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems
• Experience with aerial platforms, working with heights

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits