Field Automation Engineer: Robotics & PLCs (Hybrid Travel)

Talent Solutions Partners; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 4,822,000 - 8,128,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Senior Field Commissioning Engineer specializing in PLCs, robotics and automation. You will own on-site and shop-floor commissioning, perform PLC programming validation, and lead calibrations of multi-axis robotic systems for Tier-1 clients.

The role blends field deployments with internal debugging in a hybrid model, requires 5+ years of hands-on experience, and travel 50-80%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field commissioning and troubleshooting of custom automation.
• Proficient in Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal PLCs.
• Able to read electrical prints and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal commissioning and I/O validation before shop release.
• Calibrate multi-axis robotic platforms and EOAT checks.
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, servo drives, vision systems, pneumatics, and safety interlocks.
• Lead onsite installations and train client personnel.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, PMs, and shop teams to isolate issues.
• Track testing hours and maintain field progress logs.

Skills

Field experience

PLC diagnostics

Robotics calibration

Schematic reading

Travel readiness

Education

AS or BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Talent Solutions Partners in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Senior Field Commissioning Engineer specializing in PLCs, robotics and automation. You will own on-site and shop-floor commissioning, perform PLC programming validation, and lead calibrations of multi-axis robotic systems for Tier-1 clients.

The role blends field deployments with internal debugging in a hybrid model, requires 5+ years of hands-on experience, and travel 50-80%.