Field Commissioning & Controls Engineer — Robotics (Travel)

Connectly Recruiting; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting seeks a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics with 50–80% travel. The role offers a base rate up to $59.00/hour plus overtime and a premium benefits package, in a first shift position.

The role blends shop-floor debugging at the Milwaukee area facility with field deployments at domestic client sites and occasional international projects, operating in a high-growth, family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience in commissioning and integrating custom automated machinery.
• Strong PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical prints and schematics on the fly.
• Willingness to travel 50%–80% to customer sites across North America and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Equipment Readiness: direct the commissioning, live-wire debug, and I/O validation before shop floor release.
• Robotic & Cell Calibration: validate multi-axis robotic platforms, perform electrical/mechanical calibrations and EOAT checks.
• Hands-On Diagnostics: troubleshoot PLC logic, servo drives, vision systems, pneumatics, and safety interlocks.
• Customer Field Deployments: lead onsite installations and field run-offs, train customer engineers.
• Cross-Functional Interface: partner with mechanical design, project managers, and shop teams to isolate issues.
• Project Administration: track testing hours, manage open issues, and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Field commissioning

PLC diagnostics

Robotics calibration

Electrical schematics

Education

AS or BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Connectly Recruiting seeks a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics with 50–80% travel. The role offers a base rate up to $59.00/hour plus overtime and a premium benefits package, in a first shift position.

The role blends shop-floor debugging at the Milwaukee area facility with field deployments at domestic client sites and occasional international projects, operating in a high-growth, family-owned environment.