Field commissioning engineering role supporting large-scale warehouse automation deployments across the U.S.
This is a 100% travel position on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation, with significant overtime opportunity and 2 paid travel days per 14 day rotation.
Estimated annual earnings are $110,000-$137,000+ in addition to $68/day per diem and 100% covered travel.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
Rockwell Studio 5000 experience is required. No degree required with equivalent field experience.
Position: Traveling Controls Commissioning Engineer
- Company: Carlisle Controls Integration (CCI)
- Locations: California, Wisconsin, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Arkansas, New Jersey, and others (can live anywhere in the US, must travel for 10 day site rotations)
- Employment Type: Full-time W-2 (Project-Based Field Employee)
- Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension through 2027 based on project needs and performance)
- Rotation Schedule: 10 days on site / 4 days off
- Travel Logistics: Travel time is compensated as part of scheduled field rotation hours in accordance with applicable labor laws and company policy.
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. CCI cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated Annual Earnings: $110,000 - $137,000 (base plus typical commissioning overtime)
- Base Pay Rate: $36.00/hr
- Overtime Eligibility: Non-exempt position. Standard FLSA overtime regulations apply (1.5x base rate for hours exceeding 40 in a designated workweek).
- Per Diem: $68.00/day (site days), provided in accordance with company travel policy and assignment location.
- Travel Expenses: 100% of flights, lodging, and rental vehicles are fully covered via corporate expense structures and reimbursed or settled weekly.
Position Overview
Carlisle Controls Integration is seeking multiple PLC Automation Engineers to support the deployment, commissioning, and go-live phases of large-scale warehouse automation systems for prominent material handling integrators. This role focuses on execution within the field environment, specifically addressing software modifications and final system acceptance testing (SAT).
Key Responsibilities
- On-Site Execution: Lead and assist in the physical commissioning of complex automated material handling systems. Deliver site support and execute formal system acceptance testing (SAT).
- Software Implementation: Write, modify, and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) code and develop human-machine interface (HMI) applications.
- System Integration: Integrate discrete subsystems and ensure consistent industrial network communications across the platform.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Isolate, diagnose, and rectify controls input/output (I/O) faults using PLC/HMI software diagnostics and standard electrical testing tools.
- Documentation Management: Review electrical schematics, provide precise as-built engineering drawings, and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Experience: 1–4 years of industrial controls engineering or field commissioning experience.
- PLC Hardware/Software: Required: Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000). Experience with Siemens or Schneider platforms is preferred.
- HMI Platforms: Experience designing or modifying applications within FactoryTalk View or Ignition is required.
- Electrical Systems: Solid understanding of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), induction motors, and 480VAC motor control panel layouts.
- Industrial Protocols: Familiarity with network topologies including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and Profinet.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience.
- Availability: Ability to accommodate a 10 days on / 4 days off travel schedule, including extended daily shift hours during critical commissioning windows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with a material handling integrator (Vanderlande, Dematic, Honeywell Intelligrated, Bastian Solutions, Daifuku, Swisslog).
- Military electronics, electrical, or avionics background.
Application Process
Qualified applicants will receive a response within 48 hours. The first step is a 30-minute video screening interview.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $137,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?
- Have you performed on-site commissioning or System Acceptance Testing (SAT) on live equipment?
- Are you able to travel and work 10-day on-site rotation followed by 4 days off, including 2 travel days? The role will consist entirely of this travel cycle.
Experience:
- Rockwell Studio 5000: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road
