Field Automation Engineer - Travel-Heavy Commissioning

CAM Integrated Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ascend in Houston is seeking an Automation Field Engineer to lead field commissioning, startup, and integration of industrial automation systems. The role requires reading schematics, testing PLC/HMI, and coordinating with customer engineers, operations, and management.

Travel will be approximately 90% to customer sites; work in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and control rooms with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, FAT/SAT, and feedback for continuous improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, commissioning, systems integration, or related field.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems and automation principles.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with industrial communication networks and automation hardware.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in the field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and/or support field commissioning, startup, and integration of industrial automation systems.
• Perform equipment checkout, I/O verification, device testing, and functional testing.
• Verify PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, safety, instrumentation, and other automation systems as applicable.
• Support system integration and communication between PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, sensors, and third-party equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls, electrical, instrumentation, networking, and automation issues during commissioning.
• Assist with machine/system startup, tuning, optimization, and performance validation.
• Execute commissioning plans, punch lists, test procedures, and customer acceptance activities.
• Identify system issues and coordinate corrective actions with engineering and project teams.
• Support FAT, SAT, and production ramp-up activities.
• Diagnose complex automation and controls problems in real-time production environments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, P&IDs, network diagrams, mechanical drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Utilize electrical test equipment and software tools to diagnose system faults.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, HMI applications, industrial networks, VFDs, servo systems, safety circuits, and field devices.
• Assist with modifications to PLC, HMI, motion, robotics, and control systems when required.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve system reliability, performance safety, and maintainability.
• Work with internal engineering teams to identify and resolve design or programming issues discovered in the field.
• Document field changes and provide feedback for as-built drawings and engineering updates.

Conocimientos

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Industrial controls

Field service

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent hands-on experience

Herramientas

AutoCAD Electrical

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus TCP

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley / Siemens

Descripción del empleo

Ascend in Houston is seeking an Automation Field Engineer to lead field commissioning, startup, and integration of industrial automation systems. The role requires reading schematics, testing PLC/HMI, and coordinating with customer engineers, operations, and management.

Travel will be approximately 90% to customer sites; work in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and control rooms with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, FAT/SAT, and feedback for continuous improvements.