Controls Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Field EngineerJob Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Field Engineer to support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, startup, and service of industrial and building automation systems. This position will work closely with engineering, project management, installation teams, customers, and equipment manufacturers to ensure automation systems are properly installed, tested, commissioned, and operational.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on controls professional with strong troubleshooting skills and experience working with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, control networks, instrumentation, and electrical/mechanical systems . The position requires someone who can work independently in the field while effectively collaborating with project and engineering teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the installation, integration, startup, commissioning, and service of automation and control systems.
• Participate in daily planning for commissioning, installation, service, testing, and system energization activities.
• Interpret sequences of operation and troubleshoot control systems to ensure proper system functionality.
• Program, modify, troubleshoot, and deploy PLC, HMI, DDC, and SCADA applications.
• Work with ladder logic, sequential function charts, structured text, function block diagrams, and other PLC programming methods.
• Perform SCADA troubleshooting, including graphics, data structures, UDT modifications, and system communications.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot industrial control networks, including TCP/IP, Modbus, and proprietary communication networks .
• Perform system testing, startup, commissioning, and validation of automation systems and OEM equipment.
• Develop, interpret, and execute test scripts and commissioning procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, instrumentation, and OEM equipment issues.
• Read and interpret electrical control schematics, power drawings, mechanical layouts, P&IDs, and related technical documentation.
• Assist with control panel installation, field wiring, I/O checkout, instrumentation testing, and system integration.
• Utilize electrical test equipment, including Fluke meters, for troubleshooting and system verification.
• Perform instrumentation calibration and testing as required.
• Work with engineering and project management teams to identify and resolve field issues.
• Support installation and deployment teams with limited supervision.
• Document commissioning activities, test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Participate in project lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, vendors, engineers, and internal team members.
• Travel to customer and project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, building automation, controls, or plant-floor environments.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems .
• Experience with automation system commissioning and startup.
• Understanding of control loops, field I/O, instrumentation, and P&IDs.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with industrial control networks and communications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical test equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with engineering and project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
• Schneider Electric
• PLC programming
• HMI development and troubleshooting
• SCADA systems
• DDC/building automation controls
• TCP/IP and Modbus communications
• Control loops and instrumentation
• Field I/O
• Electrical controls and power systems
• OEM equipment integration
• Commissioning and startup
• P&ID interpretation
• Fluke test equipment
• Instrument calibration

Key Attributes

• Hands-on and technically capable
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Customer-service focused
• Strong communicator
• Able to manage changing priorities in field environments
• Safety-conscious and committed to quality workmanship
• Comfortable working collaboratively with engineers, technicians, contractors, and customers

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Work Environment

This is a field-oriented engineering position involving regular travel to customer and project sites. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in industrial, commercial, and mechanical/electrical environments and participating in system installation, testing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.

To apply, send your resume to

Patrick DelGaone

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Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.