CNC Automation Field Engineer – Siemens & PLC Expert

EMAG Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EMAG Group in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks an experienced electrical controls engineer to lead on-site installation, commissioning, and validation of EMAG machine tools and automation across North America. You’ll diagnose PLCs/HMI drives, configure Siemens technologies, run startups, and train customers.

Travel 70-90% domestically and internationally as needed; you’ll document actions, support upgrades, and deliver clear service reports while representing EMAG with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Industrial Controls, or related (preferred).
• Journeyman Electrician credential or equivalent industrial electrical experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• At least 5 years in industrial controls, machine tool service, automation, or electrical commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Own on-site installation, commissioning, and validation of EMAG machine tools and automation.
• Diagnose and repair PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, motors, and electrical subsystems.
• Configure and optimize Siemens technologies: SINUMERIK, SIMATIC PLCs, TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, and Siemens drive solutions.
• Lead startups: verification, I/O checks, safety circuit validation, and operational testing.
• Train maintenance, operators, programmers, and engineers in operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Deliver remote technical support and coordinate with Engineering, Commissioning, Mechanical Service, and Customer Service.
• Document work thoroughly—reports, findings, corrective actions, and recommendations.

Skills

Schematics & ladder logic reading

Troubleshooting electrical controls

On-site installation & commissioning

Communication & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens SINUMERIK / SIMATIC

TIA Portal / STEP 7 / WinCC

Fanuc / Siemens CNC controls

Job description

EMAG Group in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks an experienced electrical controls engineer to lead on-site installation, commissioning, and validation of EMAG machine tools and automation across North America. You’ll diagnose PLCs/HMI drives, configure Siemens technologies, run startups, and train customers.

Travel 70-90% domestically and internationally as needed; you’ll document actions, support upgrades, and deliver clear service reports while representing EMAG with professionalism.