Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Capital Equipment OEM

Mindscope; Brown Deer (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindscope is seeking a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer to support capital equipment OEM deployments in the Greater Milwaukee area. The role focuses on internal system commissioning, robotics integration, and field commissioning for multi-million dollar machinery.

Responsibilities include calibrating robotic work cells, validating PLC logic, and leading client deployments with substantial travel. A strong background in electrical/mechanical integration and the willingness to travel are

Qualifications

• 5–8 years hands-on robotics integration, debugging, and programming.
• 5+ years PLC logic troubleshooting in a live machine environment.
• Deep ability reading multi-page electrical layouts and mechanical prints.
• Willingness to travel 50%–80% (predominantly domestic).
• Residence within commuting distance of Greater Milwaukee, WI area.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal system commissioning and equipment readiness before shipment.
• Calibrate robotic work cells and verify hardware setups, I/O mapping, and communication protocols.
• Perform deep electro-mechanical diagnostics across PLCs, pneumatics, servos, safeties, and vision.
• Lead field deployments and provide on-site training to client engineers.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between engineering, PM, and floor teams.
• Maintain test hours logs and progress reports for leadership.

Skills

Robotics integration depth

PLC diagnostic mastery

Schematic fluency

Travel willingness

Location & authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/CAD

FANUC ROBOGUIDE

MotoSim

Job description

Job Order ID: 4799

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $100000-120000/Yr

Web Publication Date: 10/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Brown Deer, WI 53209

Job Function:

Field Service & Commissioning Engineer - Capital Equipment OEM

Up to $59.00/hr + Overtime Greater Milwaukee, WI Area 1st Shift (50%-80% Travel) Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Base pay up to $59.00/hr based on controls and robotics depth + overtime eligibility, 401(k) match, educational assistance, and full corporate benefits.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Predictable 1st Shift schedule when on-site; blended work model split between internal shop-floor assembly/debug in Milwaukee and global client deployments (50%-80% travel, predominantly domestic).
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a family-owned capital equipment OEM featuring nearly 100 years of industrial stability, serving recession-proof global industries with a supportive, high-trust culture.
• Core Functional Scope: Internal shop-floor debug, FANUC/robotic programming, PLC logic troubleshooting, servo drive alignment, vision system configuration, and client-site commissioning.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 5-8 years of hands-on robotics integration/debug depth, 5+ years of PLC troubleshooting, willingness for 50%-80% travel, US work authorization, and a local commute to Greater Milwaukee, WI.

If you are a high-level automation professional seeking an environment where your specialized technical intelligence directly impacts multi-million dollar machinery, this agile capital equipment OEM represents the ideal professional home. Backed by nearly a century of continuous industrial excellence, this pioneer blends the high-trust, supportive culture of a family-owned business with the stability of a global market leader.

Designing custom assembly, welding, and robotic integration systems for world-renowned manufacturing brands, the company offers a true ownership model—taking automated systems from initial internal assembly and debug all the way through client site commissioning. Splitting your time between shop-floor testing in Milwaukee and customer deployments, this position offers high technical autonomy, excellent overtime earning potential, and exceptional long-term stability.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Lead Internal System Commissioning: Direct internal commissioning, debug, and equipment readiness on high-complexity automated machinery prior to client shipment.
• Validate Advanced Robotic Platforms: Calibrate new robotic work cells from scratch, executing hardware setups, I/O mapping, and industrial communication protocol verification.
• Perform Diagnostic Troubleshooting: Execute deep electro-mechanical diagnostics across complex PLC architectures, pneumatic circuits, servo drives, safety interlocks, and vision systems.
• Lead Field Deployments: Deliver technical support during customer installations, leading live equipment runoffs and providing training to client engineering teams.
• Cross-Functional Interface: Bridge communication between engineering, project management, and floor assembly teams to resolve technical roadblocks rapidly during builds.
• Maintain Engineering Records: Track test hours, manage open-issue resolution logs, and submit clear technical progress reports to project leadership.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Robotics Integration Depth: 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience integrating, debugging, and programming automated manufacturing equipment and robotic cells.
• PLC Diagnostic Mastery: 5+ years of PLC logic troubleshooting and basic program editing experience in an active machine environment.
• Schematic Fluency: Deep capability reading and interpreting multi-page electrical layouts, mechanical assembly prints, and fluid power schematics.
• Travel Willingness: Absolute ability and alignment to travel 50% to 80% (predominantly domestic with occasional international commissioning opportunities).
• Location & Authorization: Residence established within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Greater Milwaukee, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Educational Background: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering.
• CAD & Offline Simulation: Practical experience utilizing SolidWorks/CAD for layout checks or offline simulation software (e.g., FANUC ROBOGUIDE, MotoSim).
• Vision Systems: Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial vision systems (Cognex, Keyence).