Field PLC Specialist: On‑Site Automation & Troubleshooting

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) options

Vacation and PTO

Per diem and mileage reimbursement

Uniforms, PPE, and tools provided

Job summary

Frontmatec, a Fortifi company, is seeking a Field PLC Specialist to support Kansas City, MO and travel across North America. This hands-on role combines field service with advanced PLC and automation skills.

You will diagnose, program, and optimize PLC-controlled equipment and interfaces, mentor technicians, and ensure safety and quality during on-site and remote service interventions in food processing environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in PLC programming and troubleshooting in industrial environments.
• Field service or commissioning experience in food processing is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel up to 70% across US/Canada.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex PLC issues on customer sites.
• Program and modify PLCs, VFDs, HMIs during service interventions.
• Support installation, commissioning, and tuning of equipment.
• Mentor Field Service Technicians on controls topics.
• Prepare detailed service reports and communicate with customers.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley & SIEMs

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View

TIA Portal

VFDs & servo/motion

HMIs

Electrical schematics reading

AutoCAD Electrical

Analytical troubleshooting

Customer-facing communication

Ambassador mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in automated production engineering

Technical diploma in industrial electronics

Equivalent field experience in automation

Tools

Studio 5000 Suite

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View

TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Frontmatec, a Fortifi company, is seeking a Field PLC Specialist to support Kansas City, MO and travel across North America. This hands-on role combines field service with advanced PLC and automation skills.

You will diagnose, program, and optimize PLC-controlled equipment and interfaces, mentor technicians, and ensure safety and quality during on-site and remote service interventions in food processing environments.