Field Robotics Commissioning Engineer | 50-80% Travel

Eden Capital Careers

Milwaukee (WI)

Hybrid

USD 67,000 - 96,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for a custom robotics and automation role in the Greater Milwaukee area. The position offers a base rate up to $59 per hour with overtime potential and a premium benefits package.

Travel is 50% to 80%, with a blended hybrid work model balancing shop floor debug at the local facility and field deployments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automation commissioning, PLC troubleshooting, and multi-axis robotics calibration, plus

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on custom automation commissioning and field experience.
PLC diagnostic capabilities including troubleshooting and programming.
Willingness to travel 50%–80% across North America and select international deployments.
Residency within commuting distance of Greater Milwaukee; U.S. citizen or green card holder.

Responsibilities

Lead equipment readiness: direct internal commissioning, live-wire debug, and I/O validation prior to shop floor release.
Robotic and cell calibration: validate multi-axis platforms, calibrations, network setups, and EOAT checks.
Hands-on diagnostics: real-time troubleshooting across PLC logic, servo drives, vision systems, pneumatics, and safety interlocks.
Customer field deployments: oversee onsite installations, run-off at client facilities, and train client personnel.
Cross-functional interface: collaborate with design engineers, project managers, and shop teams to rapidly isolate bugs.
Project discipline: track testing hours, manage open issues, and log progress for stakeholders.