Location: Michigan (Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Machinery
With over 90 years of engineering innovation , our client is a global leader in advanced machining technology. Their systems power some of the world’s most respected automotive and manufacturing brands.
As the company continues expanding globally, they are looking for a Field Service Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, working directly with cutting-edge machinery, and traveling to customer facilities around the world to bring equipment to life.
If you enjoy PLC programming, machine commissioning, and troubleshooting sophisticated automation systems , this role puts you right in the middle of it.
This role combines automation engineering, controls programming, machine startup, and customer-facing technical support .
You will:
Design, configure, debug, and commission advanced industrial machinery
Program and modify PLC and HMI controls systems
Work closely with mechanical engineers and project managers during machine development
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
Perform machine startup, run-off testing, and system validation
Troubleshoot controls, servo systems, and industrial networks
Support machine installation and commissioning at customer facilities
Interface with customers during machine acceptance and technical discussions
Assist project teams in maintaining schedules and meeting project timelines
Provide service support and system troubleshooting in the field
This position offers the opportunity to work on high-precision automation systems used by global OEM manufacturers .
Experience with any of the following is highly valuable:
Ladder Logic
STL
SCL
G-Code
Visual Basic
C / C++
Ethernet/IP
Profinet
Profibus
CANbus
RS232 / RS485
Arcnet
HMI programming
Servo systems & controllers
Industrial I/O devices
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
EPLAN or AutoCAD knowledge
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Education / Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
OR
5+ years of hands-on automation / controls engineering experience
Technical Skills
Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints
Strong troubleshooting ability with industrial machinery
Experience with PLC programming and machine controls
Knowledge of industrial automation and networking
Strong problem-solving mindset
Professional Skills
Strong communication and customer interaction skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management
Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic project environments
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This role includes approximately 50% travel , both domestic and international, supporting machine installation and commissioning projects at customer sites.
You’ll work in a combination of:
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✔ Work on high-precision industrial automation systems
✔ Gain global commissioning experience
✔ Work with advanced PLC and motion control platforms
✔ See machines you helped build running on production floors worldwide
✔ Join a collaborative engineering team with decades of expertise
