Field Service Specialist

Job Description

Field Tech Specialist - Industrial Automation & Controls

Locations: Candidates based near Woodridge, IL; Canton, OH; or McEwen, TN
Compensation: Up to $115,000 annually (all-inclusive salary)
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 75% domestic travel

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Field Tech Specialist to support industrial automation and controls systems across manufacturing operations throughout the U.S. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, programming automation equipment, commissioning systems, and helping manufacturers improve equipment reliability and performance.

You'll work on a variety of automation and controls projects, from troubleshooting existing equipment to implementing upgrades, supporting new installations, and optimizing manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, program, and upgrade industrial automation and controls systems.
• Program and support Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and FANUC robotic systems.
• Lead equipment installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and optimization.
• Diagnose issues involving electrical controls, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Support manufacturing teams during equipment failures and production interruptions.
• Lead controls projects from initial concept through implementation and ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control system documentation, and technical manuals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in an automated machining or fabrication environment.
• Experience with Rockwell software, including Studio 5000 Logix Designer and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC robots using the teach pendant and RoboGuide.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand Allen-Bradley PLC code.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 75% of the time, including overnight stays.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; a relevant bachelor's degree is preferred.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Ric Delgado
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter

Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.

From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.

Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone's career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.

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