Controls Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Field Service Engineer

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Location: Remote

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Salary: $90,000-$120,000

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Skills: PLC, robotics, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, troubleshooting, Controls Engineer, Field Service Engineer

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About the Machinery Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

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Join a company in the machinery manufacturing industry, where reliable automation and controls help keep complex equipment operating safely and efficiently. As a Controls Field Service Engineer, you will troubleshoot and improve industrial control systems while supporting customers remotely and at their sites. This role offers hands-on technical challenges, varied customer environments, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment uptime.

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Responsibilities:

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• Install, configure, and commission PLC-based control systems for industrial machinery.
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• Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and controls issues to restore equipment operation.
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• Program, test, and modify PLC logic, including Allen-Bradley systems.
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• Support the integration, setup, and troubleshooting of industrial robots and related equipment.
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• Provide remote and on-site technical assistance to customers and internal teams.
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• Conduct system testing and verify machine performance, safety, and reliability.
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• Document service activities, system changes, and recommendations for customers.
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• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to identify recurring issues and improve equipment performance.
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Must-Have Skills:

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• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
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• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and programming environments.
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• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, automation, and machinery systems.
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• Experience supporting, commissioning, or servicing industrial equipment in the field.
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• Ability to diagnose control-system faults and communicate clear solutions to customers.
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• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
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Nice-to-Have Skills:

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• Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots.
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• Familiarity with HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication networks.
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• Knowledge of electrical schematics, sensors, drives, and motion control.
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• Experience in machinery manufacturing or machine-building environments.
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• Technical degree or equivalent practical experience in controls, automation, or a related field.
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Benefits:

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• 100% covered medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Insurance
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• 3 weeks PTO
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• Profit sharing
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• 401k
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• Paid Company Holidays
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