Field Service Controls Engineer - Machine Start-up & Support

Planet Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an AField Service Software/Hardware/Controls Engineer to support machine builds and deployments in machining environments. You will participate in design, startup, commissioning, and field service on customer sites, reading electrical prints and modifying systems as needed.

You’ll work closely with project management, manage customer communications, and travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to ensure successful installations and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related area such as computer science.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical blueprints.
• HMI programming and industrial I/O/network knowledge.
• Proficiency with PLCs and various engineering software tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project design decisions with mechanical engineers and management.
• Read electrical prints to modify and implement changes.
• Develop PLC programs; experience with ladder, STL, SCL, G-code helpful.
• Support machine installations and field service calls with customers.
• Interface with aftermarket teams to ensure productive results.
• Travel as needed to customer sites and project meetings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

HMI programming

Industrial I/O networks

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Project liaison

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Related area such as Computer Science

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Siemens Step 7

Starter

WinCC Flexible 2008

TIA Portal

Sinumerik 840D

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

Factory Talk Studio

Rexroth IndraWorks

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking an AField Service Software/Hardware/Controls Engineer to support machine builds and deployments in machining environments. You will participate in design, startup, commissioning, and field service on customer sites, reading electrical prints and modifying systems as needed.

You’ll work closely with project management, manage customer communications, and travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to ensure successful installations and service delivery.