Field Service Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Strong career growth

Technically driven work environment

Job summary

A leading systems integrator is seeking a Field Service Controls Engineer to support automation projects including PLC and HMI programming, on-site commissioning, and customer support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of experience, and hands-on skills with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and clients, strong problem-solving abilities, and requires travel of up to 30%. Competitive salary and bonus opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or system integration.
• Proven ability to program PLCs from scratch and develop HMI applications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement PLC and HMI-based control systems.
• Perform on-site commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of automated systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and customers for successful project delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Client communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)

Siemens

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Controls Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Travel:60% required

Candidate can live anywhere on the west coast or mountain states region (CO, ID, UT, CA, OR, WA, NV).

About the Company

Our client is a leading systems integrator specializing in automation and process solutions across a wide range of industrial sectors. Known for delivering high-quality, innovative control systems, the company provides end-to-end integration services that improve efficiency, reliability, and performance for its customers.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Field Service Controls Engineer to support automation and integration projects from programming through commissioning and ongoing customer support. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys working in the field, solving complex problems, and interacting directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement PLC and HMI-based control systems from the ground up
• Perform on‑site commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of automated systems
• Support integration of control systems within manufacturing and process environments
• Work with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, and related technologies
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and customers to ensure successful project delivery
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to controls, instrumentation, and industrial networks
• Provide technical support, system optimization, and training to end users
• Maintain accurate documentation including system configurations and updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or system integration
• Proven ability to program PLCs from scratch and develop HMI applications
• Experience in manufacturing or process control environments
• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell and/or Siemens platforms
• Exposure to robotics and advanced automation systems is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and client‑facing abilities
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary with bonus opportunities
• Strong career growth and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to diverse industries and cutting‑edge automation technologies
• Collaborative and technically driven work environment