Aerospace Field Service Engineer – Automation & Controls

Ascent Aerospace, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace in Wichita, KS seeks a Field Service Engineer, Automation and Controls to become the automation product line expert, supporting customer maintenance teams and bridging engineering, operations, and support.

You will diagnose complex control systems, install and commission equipment, and lead maintenance efforts while traveling up to 50-60% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of field service experience or 2-3 years controls engineer experience.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to work at customer sites/plant environments, often extended hours and weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• ITAR export control requires US person status.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex industrial control systems (PLCs, CNCs, field bus, drives).
• Read electrical schematics and use a multimeter to diagnose circuits.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to align on requirements.
• Support site commissioning, preventive maintenance, and operator trainings.
• Provide input for service bids and quotes.
• Program automated control systems.

Skills

Field service

Controls engineering

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Microsoft Office

Tools

Siemens automation systems

Multimeter

Industrial drive systems

Job description

Ascent Aerospace in Wichita, KS seeks a Field Service Engineer, Automation and Controls to become the automation product line expert, supporting customer maintenance teams and bridging engineering, operations, and support.

You will diagnose complex control systems, install and commission equipment, and lead maintenance efforts while traveling up to 50-60% domestically and internationally.