Controls Field Engineer

Fives Landis Ltd; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives Intralogistics Corp. is seeking a Field Engineer to lead on-site commissioning, installation verification, and performance testing of industrial equipment at customer facilities.

The role demands strong electromechanical skills and hands-on experience with automation systems. The Field Engineer will coordinate with commissioning teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and deliver clear site reports while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with industrial equipment commissioning or troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of PLC Rockwell, HMI, SCADA and Industrial PC.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and process drawings.
• Strong hands-on skills in industrial automation or process equipment.
• Willingness to travel extensively (often 80% + travel) to customer sites.
• Robotics or automated production lines.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in customer environments.
• Proficient in MS Project and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project documentation, specifications, and site conditions to determine scope, timelines, resources, and procedures for on-site activities.
• Plans and executes on-site work activities in coordination with the Commissioning Coordinator or FieldService Manager, including test plans, tool/equipment requirements, and safety protocols.
• Verifies electromechanical installations, configures field buses, PLC/HMI functions, and systems; supports performance demonstrations and contractual testing.
• Analyzes customer site situations, troubleshoots equipment, performs root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions.
• Coordinates with project personnel, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure activities progress on schedule and within budget.
• Provides technical advice to site teams, resolves problems, and escalates complex issues to engineering or controls groups as needed.
• Prepares and submits detailed site reports, service/inspection feedback, documentation, and updates to management and stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with safety rules, quality standards, contractual obligations, and Fives procedures during all on-site interventions.
• Travels to customer sites to perform commissioning, maintenance, retrofits, or emergency support.
• Provides on-site training for customer maintenance and operations teams, ensuring proper understanding of equipment operation and troubleshooting techniques.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial automation

PLC Rockwell

HMI

SCADA

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

MS Project

MS Office

Travel 80%+

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

HMI software

SCADA software

Industrial PC

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Legal Entity: Fives Intralogistics Corp.

Country: United States

State: Kentucky

Job Family: Engineering and Science

Job Type: Permanent position

Work Location: Hybrid

Compensation:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Field Engineer is responsible for the on-site execution, technical support, and commissioning of industrial equipment, automation, material handling, or combustion systems at customer facilities. The role includes installation verification, system configuration, commissioning, troubleshooting, performance testing, and final acceptance activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, quality requirements, schedules, and budgets.

CHARACTER QUALIFICATIONS

1. Innovation – We create a culture of relentless improvement of solutions and processes to make every daybetter.

2. Integrity – We are open, honest, and committed to giving the straight story every time.

3. Service - We serve our clients, families, communities, and most importantly our people who are empoweredand safe in making decisions and taking actions that dare to make us better.

4. Ownership - We take full, personal, individual responsibility for our actions and our work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews project documentation, specifications, and site conditions to determine scope, timelines,resources, and procedures for on-site activities (installation completion verification, commissioning, startup, integration, and final acceptance).

2. Plans and executes on-site work activities in coordination with the Commissioning Coordinator or FieldService Manager, including preparation of test plans, tool/equipment requirements, and safety protocols.

3. Verifies electromechanical installations, configures field buses, PLC/HMI functions, and systems; supportsperformance demonstrations and contractual testing.

4. Analyzes customer site situations, gathers information on issues or opportunities, troubleshootsequipment (mechanical, electrical, controls), performs root cause analysis, and implements correctiveactions or tuning.

5. Coordinates with project personnel, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory/governmental agencies toensure activities progress on schedule and within budget.

6. Provides technical advice to site teams, resolves problems, and escalates complex issues to engineeringor controls groups as needed.

7. Prepares and submits detailed site reports, service/inspection feedback, documentation, and updates tointernal management, customers, and stakeholders.

8. Ensures compliance with safety rules, quality standards, contractual obligations, and Fives proceduresduring all on-site interventions.

9. Travels to customer sites as required to perform commissioning, maintenance, retrofits, or emergencysupport.

10. Ability to provide on-site training for customer maintenance and operations teams, ensuring properunderstanding of equipment operation, preventive maintenance procedures, and troubleshootingtechniques.The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and/or Experience

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Experience with industrial equipment commissioning or troubleshooting

Knowledge of PLC Rockwell, HMI, Scada and Industrial PC

Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and process drawings

Strong hands‑on skills in industrial automation or process equipment

Willingness to travel extensively (often 80% + travel) to customer sites

Robotics or automated production lines

Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Ability to work independently in customer environments.

Proficient in MS Project and MS Office Suite

2. Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics,engineering drawings, operation manuals, and safety procedures.

Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, service documentation, and commissioningrecords.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with customers,subcontractors, and internal engineering teams.

Ability to explain technical concepts and troubleshooting procedures to customer techniciansand operators during commissioning and training activities.

3. Reasoning Skills

Ability to analyze complex electromechanical and automation systems and diagnose technicalissues in real time.

Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation tosupport troubleshooting and commissioning activities.

Ability to apply logical and systematic problem-solving methods to identify root causes of equipmentmalfunctions and implement corrective actions.

Ability to prioritize tasks and make sound technical decisions under time pressure during installationand commissioning phases.

Ability to evaluate system performance data and determine necessary adjustments to achievecontractual performance requirements.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing site conditions and coordinate solutions with engineering teamsand customer personnel.

Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and propose practical solutions to both technical andnon-technical stakeholders.

4. Physical Demands:

Ability to work in industrial environments, including manufacturing plants, construction sites, andcustomer facilities.

Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods of time during commissioning and installationactivities.

Ability to climb ladders, access platforms, and work at elevated heights when inspecting ortroubleshooting equipment.

Ability to lift and carry equipment or tools up to approximately 25–50 lbs (11–23 kg) as required.

Ability to work in confined spaces and around operating industrial machinery.

Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach while performing inspections, adjustments, and installationchecks.

Ability to travel frequently and work long hours on customer sites, sometimes under tightcommissioning schedules.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, hard hat,eye protection, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.