Field Service Controls Engineer
Automation | PLC | Machine Commissioning | Global Travel
Location: Michigan (Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Machinery
Join a Global Leader in Precision Manufacturing
With over 90 years of engineering innovation , our client is a global leader in advanced machining technology. Their systems power some of the world’s most respected automotive and manufacturing brands.
As the company continues expanding globally, they are looking for a Field Service Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, working directly with cutting-edge machinery, and traveling to customer facilities around the world to bring equipment to life.
If you enjoy PLC programming, machine commissioning, and troubleshooting sophisticated automation systems , this role puts you right in the middle of it.
What You’ll Do
This role combines automation engineering, controls programming, machine startup, and customer-facing technical support .
You will:
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Design, configure, debug, and commission advanced industrial machinery
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Program and modify PLC and HMI controls systems
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Work closely with mechanical engineers and project managers during machine development
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Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
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Perform machine startup, run-off testing, and system validation
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Troubleshoot controls, servo systems, and industrial networks
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Support machine installation and commissioning at customer facilities
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Interface with customers during machine acceptance and technical discussions
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Assist project teams in maintaining schedules and meeting project timelines
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Provide service support and system troubleshooting in the field
This position offers the opportunity to work on high-precision automation systems used by global OEM manufacturers .
Controls & Automation Technologies
Experience with any of the following is highly valuable:
PLC / Programming
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Ladder Logic
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STL
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SCL
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G-Code
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Visual Basic
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C / C++
Industrial Automation Platforms
Industrial Networks
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Ethernet/IP
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Profinet
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Profibus
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CANbus
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RS232 / RS485
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Arcnet
Additional Technical Skills
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HMI programming
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Servo systems & controllers
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Industrial I/O devices
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Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
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EPLAN or AutoCAD knowledge
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What We’re Looking For
Education / Experience
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
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5+ years of hands-on automation / controls engineering experience
Technical Skills
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Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints
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Strong troubleshooting ability with industrial machinery
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Experience with PLC programming and machine controls
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Knowledge of industrial automation and networking
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Strong problem-solving mindset
Professional Skills
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Strong communication and customer interaction skills
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment
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Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management
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Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic project environments
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Travel & Work Environment
This role includes approximately 50% travel , both domestic and international, supporting machine installation and commissioning projects at customer sites.
You’ll work in a combination of:
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Why Engineers Love This Role
✔ Work on high-precision industrial automation systems
✔ Gain global commissioning experience
✔ Work with advanced PLC and motion control platforms
✔ See machines you helped build running on production floors worldwide
✔ Join a collaborative engineering team with decades of expertise