Field Commissioning & Controls Engineer – Robotics

Ashton North LLC; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits package

Hybrid work model

First shift

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Commissioning & Controls Engineer to lead the hands‑on commissioning of custom automation systems. You will travel 50–80% to client sites, perform complex PLC and robotics calibrations, and ensure successful field deployments from shop to site sign‑off.

Requires 5+ years in automation commissioning, experience with Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal, and the ability to interpret electrical prints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field proven experience in commissioning and integrating custom automation
• PLC diagnostics: robust troubleshooting in ladder logic, I/O tracing and basic modifications
• Schematic, print literacy: read/trace electrical/mechanical drawings on the fly
• Travel readiness: 50–80% travel to North America and select international sites
• Location/legal: reside within commuting distance of Milwaukee area; US citizen or green card holder

Responsibilities

• Direct internal commissioning and live‑wire debug; validate I/O before shop floor release
• Calibrate multi‑axis robotic platforms; configure EOAT checks, networks, and safety interlocks
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, servo drives, vision systems, pneumatics in real time
• Lead onsite installations and customer run‑offs; train client engineers and maintenance staff
• Collaborate with mechanical/design teams to isolate hardware, software, or mechanical issues
• Manage field progress logs and update stakeholders with routine activity

Skills

Automation commissioning

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics calibration

Servo controls

Pneumatic systems

Electrical prints

Education

Associate or B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Ashton North LLC in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Commissioning & Controls Engineer to lead the hands‑on commissioning of custom automation systems. You will travel 50–80% to client sites, perform complex PLC and robotics calibrations, and ensure successful field deployments from shop to site sign‑off.

Requires 5+ years in automation commissioning, experience with Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal, and the ability to interpret electrical prints.