Senior / Lead Field Service Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Senior / Lead Field Service Controls Technician

Full-Time | Industrial Automation | Field Service

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Field Service Controls Technician to support complex industrial automation systems across manufacturing environments. This role is suited for a hands-on controls professional who can independently diagnose challenging equipment issues, lead field troubleshooting efforts, support system commissioning, and serve as a technical resource for customers and fellow technicians.

The successful candidate will bring extensive practical knowledge of industrial controls, electrical systems, and automated production equipment, along with the ability to take ownership of service assignments and help drive reliable equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field service activities involving the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of industrial automation and control systems.

• Diagnose complex faults involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, robotics, servo drives, and variable frequency drives.

• Take ownership of critical equipment issues and develop effective solutions to minimize production downtime.

• Provide advanced technical support for electrical, mechanical, and software-related problems in automated manufacturing environments.

• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and control system documentation.

• Support startup activities, system upgrades, equipment modifications, and control system integration.

• Serve as a technical resource for customers, maintenance personnel, and other field service team members.

• Guide technicians through troubleshooting procedures, share technical knowledge, and promote consistent service practices.

• Work directly with customers to identify equipment issues, communicate findings, and recommend corrective actions.

• Document service work, system changes, troubleshooting results, and recommendations for ongoing equipment reliability.

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to resolve recurring technical issues and improve automation performance.

• Identify opportunities to improve service procedures, troubleshooting methods, and field service efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• At least 4–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls service, field service, or a related industrial technical role.

• Strong practical experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.

• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex industrial controls issues.

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, automated machinery, and manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.

• Excellent customer-facing communication and professional service skills.

• Ability to manage field assignments independently and provide technical guidance to other team members.

• Willingness to travel to customer facilities for local and regional service assignments.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms.

• ControlLogix, PlantPAx, and industrial HMI applications.

• SCADA platforms such as FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC, or iFIX.

• Industrial robotics, including Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, or Yaskawa/Motoman.

• Servo systems, variable frequency drives, motion control, and industrial communication networks.

• Equipment commissioning, system integration, and production-line troubleshooting.

• Experience supporting live manufacturing operations and time-sensitive equipment failures.

• Previous experience mentoring technicians, coordinating field service work, or serving as a technical lead.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with overtime opportunities.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care options.

• Paid holidays and vacation time.

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• Business travel expenses covered, with mileage reimbursement where applicable.

• Opportunities to work with diverse industrial automation technologies and challenging customer applications.

Leadership & Growth

This position offers the opportunity to take a lead role in field troubleshooting, support the development of other technical team members, and help improve service quality across industrial automation projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, making sound technical decisions, and serving as a trusted resource for customers and colleagues.

Ideal Candidate Background

Candidates with experience as a Senior Controls Technician, Lead Field Service Technician, Senior Automation Technician, Controls Specialist, or Field Service Controls Engineer are encouraged to apply. Experience supporting PLC-controlled machinery, automated production lines, and industrial control systems is particularly valuable.

Additional Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Full-Time | Industrial Automation | Field Service

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Field Service Controls Technician to support complex industrial automation systems across manufacturing environments. This role is suited for a hands-on controls professional who can independently diagnose challenging equipment issues, lead field troubleshooting efforts, support system commissioning, and serve as a technical resource for customers and fellow technicians.

The successful candidate will bring extensive practical knowledge of industrial controls, electrical systems, and automated production equipment, along with the ability to take ownership of service assignments and help drive reliable equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field service activities involving the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of industrial automation and control systems.

• Diagnose complex faults involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, robotics, servo drives, and variable frequency drives.

• Take ownership of critical equipment issues and develop effective solutions to minimize production downtime.

• Provide advanced technical support for electrical, mechanical, and software-related problems in automated manufacturing environments.

• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and control system documentation.

• Support startup activities, system upgrades, equipment modifications, and control system integration.

• Serve as a technical resource for customers, maintenance personnel, and other field service team members.

• Guide technicians through troubleshooting procedures, share technical knowledge, and promote consistent service practices.

• Work directly with customers to identify equipment issues, communicate findings, and recommend corrective actions.

• Document service work, system changes, troubleshooting results, and recommendations for ongoing equipment reliability.

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to resolve recurring technical issues and improve automation performance.

• Identify opportunities to improve service procedures, troubleshooting methods, and field service efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• At least 4–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls service, field service, or a related industrial technical role.

• Strong practical experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.

• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex industrial controls issues.

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, automated machinery, and manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.

• Excellent customer-facing communication and professional service skills.

• Ability to manage field assignments independently and provide technical guidance to other team members.

• Willingness to travel to customer facilities for local and regional service assignments.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms.

• ControlLogix, PlantPAx, and industrial HMI applications.

• SCADA platforms such as FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC, or iFIX.

• Industrial robotics, including Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, or Yaskawa/Motoman.

• Servo systems, variable frequency drives, motion control, and industrial communication networks.

• Equipment commissioning, system integration, and production-line troubleshooting.

• Experience supporting live manufacturing operations and time-sensitive equipment failures.

• Previous experience mentoring technicians, coordinating field service work, or serving as a technical lead.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with overtime opportunities.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care options.

• Paid holidays and vacation time.

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• Business travel expenses covered, with mileage reimbursement where applicable.

• Opportunities to work with diverse industrial automation technologies and challenging customer applications.

Leadership & Growth

This position offers the opportunity to take a lead role in field troubleshooting, support the development of other technical team members, and help improve service quality across industrial automation projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, making sound technical decisions, and serving as a trusted resource for customers and colleagues.

Ideal Candidate Background

Candidates with experience as a Senior Controls Technician, Lead Field Service Technician, Senior Automation Technician, Controls Specialist, or Field Service Controls Engineer are encouraged to apply. Experience supporting PLC-controlled machinery, automated production lines, and industrial control systems is particularly valuable.

Additional Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

To apply, send your resume to

Patrick DelGaone

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Company Description

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.