Field Controls Engineer — Custom Robotics & Automation

Zaddy Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

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Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation. The role includes leading equipment readiness, calibration, diagnostics, and customer field deployments, with 50-80% travel to North American sites and occasional international deployments.

The position blends shop-floor debugging at the Milwaukee facility with on-site runs, offers up to $59 per hour base plus overtime, and requires a BS or AS in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics

Qualifications

• 5+ years field proven experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and integrating custom automation systems.
• Strong diagnostic capabilities in PLC logic troubleshooting, I/O tracing, and basic modifications.
• Ability to read electrical layouts and mechanical drawings on the fly.
• Willingness to travel 50–80% to North America and select international sites.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Greater Milwaukee area with valid driver’s license and legal work status.

Responsibilities

• Lead Equipment Readiness: direct internal commissioning, live-wire debug, and I/O validation before shop floor release.
• Robotic & Cell Calibration: validate multi-axis platforms, perform initial 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 run-offs at global client facilities, training customer staff.
• Cross-Functional Interface: coordinate with mechanical design, PMs, and shop-floor teams to isolate issues.
• Project Administration: track testing hours, maintain issue lists, and submit field progress logs.

Skills

5+ years field experience

Robotics calibration

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical print literacy

Multi-axis robotics

Servo controls

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation. The role includes leading equipment readiness, calibration, diagnostics, and customer field deployments, with 50-80% travel to North American sites and occasional international deployments.

The position blends shop-floor debugging at the Milwaukee facility with on-site runs, offers up to $59 per hour base plus overtime, and requires a BS or AS in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics