Field Controls Engineer - Travel & Upgrades

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox L.L.C. in Harahan, LA is seeking a Controls Engineer – Lifecycle Services to provide technical support at client sites, lead field installation and commissioning, and develop controls upgrades for conveyor systems.

You will troubleshoot electrical/mechanical equipment, configure PLCs/HMIs, and travel to customer facilities. The role requires collaboration with engineering groups and periodic on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• At least two (2) years of providing technical support at client sites, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment, configuration of PLCs/HMIs, and related experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with willingness to design and perform field work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support at client sites for new and existing systems.
• Lead field installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Support mechanical and electrical subcontractors for installation of equipment at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment remotely (phone/remote sessions).
• Available for periodic On-Call duties.
• Develop and implement controls upgrades on existing systems.
• Produce troubleshooting instructions, work instructions and training material.
• Lead training, troubleshooting, and repair/adjustment of mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Work with other groups for continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Work with Test Engineering Group and perform factory acceptance tests of finished equipment.

Skills

PLC/HMI configuration

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Field service

Travel capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

Intralox L.L.C. in Harahan, LA is seeking a Controls Engineer – Lifecycle Services to provide technical support at client sites, lead field installation and commissioning, and develop controls upgrades for conveyor systems.

You will troubleshoot electrical/mechanical equipment, configure PLCs/HMIs, and travel to customer facilities. The role requires collaboration with engineering groups and periodic on-call duties.