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Lead Field Service Controls Engineer
Mehnert USA —Austin, TX
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- Health insurance
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Lead Field Service Controls Engineer

Mehnert USA
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Human-machine interface (HMI) systems
Machine vision systems
Customer service
Team leadership
Robotics engineering
Driver's License
Ethernet
Vision inspection system
IP networking
PLC networking
Field engineering
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Lead Field Service Controls Engineer plays a critical, hands-on role in building and delivering industrial automation solutions for a growing startup. This position combines deep technical execution with field leadership, serving as the technical authority on-site while helping establish service standards, best practices, and scalable processes.

This role is ideal for a highly experienced controls engineer who enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants to help shape how a company delivers automation services from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Ownership
Serve as the lead technical authority for field service, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
Provide on-site technical leadership during system startup, recovery, and production support
Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians as the team grows

System Integration & Commissioning

Lead integration, commissioning, and validation of industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems
Perform I/O checkout, system debugging, cycle optimization, and production handoff
Adapt and refine control strategies to meet evolving customer and business needs

Advanced Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Diagnose and resolve complex controls, robotics, and vision issues in live production environments
Lead root cause analysis for recurring system issues and implement long-term corrective actions
Support emergency service calls and planned maintenance with a focus on uptime and reliability

Controls, Robotics & Vision Programming

Develop, modify, and standardize PLC code (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron preferred)
Program and support industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa)
Configure and troubleshoot machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Banner)
Support HMI and SCADA systems for diagnostics, alarms, and operator usability

Startup-Focused Process Building

Help define service workflows, documentation standards, and commissioning checklists
Create reusable templates for code, backups, and service reports
Provide feedback to engineering and leadership to improve system design, reliability, and serviceability

Customer Partnership

Act as the primary technical interface with customers during service and commissioning activities
Build trust through clear communication, professionalism, and rapid problem-solving
Provide training and technical guidance to customer maintenance and engineering teams

Travel & Field Support

Travel extensively to customer sites, often on short notice
Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to support customer production schedules.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Must be able to travel up to 75% - 90% to customer sites, including some international travel.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls, or field service engineering
Expert-level PLC programming and troubleshooting skills
Strong experience with industrial robotics and machine vision systems
Proven ability to lead technical efforts independently in the field
Strong customer-facing communication and decision-making skills
Experience with safety PLCs, robot safety, and machine guarding standards
Strong understanding of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, safety networks)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in startup or early-stage automation companies
Background in automotive, medical device, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
Experience influencing product or system design based on field feedback

Key Skills & Attributes

Technical Leadership & Mentorship
PLC, Robotics, and Vision Programming
Complex Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Startup Mentality: Ownership, Adaptability, Bias for Action
Customer Relationship Building
Process Development & Standardization

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work in industrial manufacturing environments
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around moving machinery

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Willingness to travel:

75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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