Field Controls Engineer: VFD/PLC & ABB Drives Expert

Riverside Drives

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riverside Drives Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support industrial control systems, with a strong emphasis on VFD and PLC programming and troubleshooting.

You will work on ABB drives, AC/DC motor conversions, and customer-facing field service, collaborating with sales and our panel shop to deliver tailored solutions that minimize downtime and keep projects moving.

Qualifications

Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), especially ABB.
PLC programming and troubleshooting expertise.
Strong understanding of industrial motor control (AC/DC motors, starters, overloads).
Ability to diagnose field issues safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

Commission, tune, and troubleshoot ABB AC and DC drives.
Program and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred; Siemens a plus).
Support AC/DC motor conversions and DC-to-AC modernization projects.
Assist sales with quoting drives, drive panels, AC/DC swaps, and MCC upgrades.
Provide field service at customer sites across steel, wastewater, OEM, and manufacturing.
Work with UL508A panel shop on panel testing, FAT, documentation, and wiring corrections.
Interpret and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.
Offer technical support to customers and internal teams.
Participate in product selection for drives, reactors, soft starters, motors, and accessories.