Automation Field Engineer — Own Your Career & Grow

Suburban Enterprises, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(K) with employer match

No healthcare premium increases for 4 

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Automation Field Engineer to deploy, commission, troubleshoot, and support industrial automation systems at customer sites.

You will act as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, field personnel, and customers to ensure safe, on-schedule project execution within budget. The role requires hands-on electrical and control system work, including programming PLCs/HMIs, creating schematics, BOMs, and现场 wiring.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2+ years hands-on experience in industrial electrical, controls, automation, instrumentation, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Oversee or perform electrical installation, panel wiring, and hardware setup for industrial control systems.
• Program, test, and commission industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, and drives on-site or in-house.
• Perform advanced system troubleshooting and diagnostics to resolve complex issues with controls and machinery.
• Ensure designs, panel builds, and wiring comply with NFPA 79, NEC, and ISO 13849 standards.
• Provide high-level technical support to internal technicians and external customers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Rockwell PLCs & HMIs

AutoCAD Electrical

Panel wiring & documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Automation Field Engineer to deploy, commission, troubleshoot, and support industrial automation systems at customer sites.

You will act as the technical liaison among engineering, project management, field personnel, and customers to ensure safe, on-schedule project execution within budget. The role requires hands-on electrical and control system work, including programming PLCs/HMIs, creating schematics, BOMs, and现场 wiring.