Field Controls Technician: PLC/HMI & Commissioning

Lincoln Electric; Shelby, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a field service engineer in the Shelby, NC area to support commissioning and service of industrial machinery. You will troubleshoot, program PLC and HMI, train end users, and collaborate with customers and local trades.

Travel about 70% is expected, and a strong electrical background with programming skills is essential to deliver reliable, high-quality service. Join a leader in welding, cutting, automation, and field repair.

Qualifications

• Electrical/Mechatronics education preferred; related degrees acceptable.
• Familiar with VB/C/C++/C# programming concepts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Field service and commissioning support of industrial machinery.
• Assisting customer and local trades in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Debug and servicing of electrical components.
• Perform end user training on equipment operation.
• Programming and Troubleshooting PLC based equipment.
• Programming and Troubleshooting HMI equipment.
• Writing new PLC and HMI applications per customer requirements.

Skills

Programming concepts (VB/C/C++/C#)

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Windows OS / PC experience

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Mechatronics Degree

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Job description

Lincoln Electric is seeking a field service engineer in the Shelby, NC area to support commissioning and service of industrial machinery. You will troubleshoot, program PLC and HMI, train end users, and collaborate with customers and local trades.

Travel about 70% is expected, and a strong electrical background with programming skills is essential to deliver reliable, high-quality service. Join a leader in welding, cutting, automation, and field repair.