Controls Technician

Lincoln Electric; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support field installation, commissioning, and ongoing service for industrial machinery. You will troubleshoot and repair equipment, train end users, and develop PLC and HMI programs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to read electrical schematics, and programming in VB/C/C++/C#. Expect about 70% travel to customer sites across regions; experience with welding-related systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering principles and electrical circuits knowledge.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose complex issues.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Field service and commissioning support of industrial machinery.
• Assist customer and local trades in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Debug and servicing of electrical components.
• Perform end user training on equipment operation.
• Programming and Troubleshooting PLC based equipment.
• Programming and Troubleshooting HMI equipment.
• Write new PLC and HMI applications per customer requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

VB

C/C++

C#

Job description

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Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Job Responsibilities

• Field service and commissioning support of industrial machinery.
• Assisting customer and local trades in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Debug and servicing of electrical components.
• Perform end user training on equipment operation.
• Programming and Troubleshooting PLC based equipment.
• Programming and Troubleshooting HMI (Human Machine Interface) equipment.
• Writing new PLC and HMI applications per customer requirements.v

Job Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree preferred.Mechatronics Degree programs considered.
• Knowledge or education in computer programming architectures such as VB, C / C++, or C#.
• Knowledge or education in electrical circuits, schematic reading, design, and troubleshooting.
• Mathematical skills in geometry and trigonometry.
• Strong Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Microsoft Windows ™ Operating system and PC experience.
• Microsoft Office application experience such as Word and Excel.
• Travel required - approximately 70%

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Detroit
Job Segment: Machinist, Maintenance, Field Service, Technician, Welding, Manufacturing, Technology