Automation Field Engineer - Travel & Commissioning

Cam Integrated Solutions Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Houston, TX is seeking a Full Time Professional to lead and support field commissioning, startup, and integration of industrial automation systems. You will read electrical schematics, verify PLC/HMI, and coordinate with customers to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires up to 90% travel to customer sites, collaboration with engineering teams, and delivering detailed commissioning reports while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 16],

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support field commissioning, startup, and integration of industrial automation systems.
• Perform equipment checkout, I/O verification, device testing, and functional testing.
• Verify PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, safety, instrumentation, and other automation systems as applicable.
• Support system integration and communication between PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, sensors, and third-party equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls, electrical, instrumentation, networking, and automation issues during commissioning.
• Assist with machine/system startup, tuning, optimization, and performance validation.
• Execute commissioning plans, punch lists, test procedures, and customer acceptance activities.
• Identify system issues and coordinate corrective actions with engineering and project teams.
• Support FAT, SAT, and production ramp-up activities.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Engineering drawings

Industrial networks

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI/SCADA

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Ascend Houston, TX is seeking a Full Time Professional to lead and support field commissioning, startup, and integration of industrial automation systems. You will read electrical schematics, verify PLC/HMI, and coordinate with customers to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires up to 90% travel to customer sites, collaboration with engineering teams, and delivering detailed commissioning reports while upholding safety and quality standards.