Commissioning & Controls Engineer - Field Deployments

Essenti Talent; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation in the Greater Milwaukee area. The role blends shop-floor debugging with field deployments, with up to 59.00/hour base and overtime potential.

Expect 50%–80% travel to domestic client sites, occasional international deployments, and a first-shift schedule in a high-growth, family-owned OEM environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience in commissioning and integrating custom automation.
• Strong PLC diagnostic skills with Rockwell/Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical prints and schematics.
• Willingness to travel 50%–80% to client sites across NA and abroad.
• Reside within commuting distance of Greater Milwaukee and valid credentials to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal commissioning, live‑wire debug, and I/O validation before release.
• Calibrate multi‑axis robotics, verify EOAT, and set up networks.
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, servo drives, vision systems, pneumatics, safety interlocks.
• Manage onsite installations and training for customer teams worldwide.
• Coordinate with design, PMs, and shop floor to isolate issues quickly.
• Track testing hours and document field progress for stakeholders.

Skills

Field experience

PLC diagnostics

Travel readiness

US work authorization

Schematic literacy

Education

AS/BS in Electrical Engineering or Robotics

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Electrical print interpretation

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation in the Greater Milwaukee area. The role blends shop-floor debugging with field deployments, with up to 59.00/hour base and overtime potential.

Expect 50%–80% travel to domestic client sites, occasional international deployments, and a first-shift schedule in a high-growth, family-owned OEM environment.