Field Service Controls Technician (PLC/HMI)

Lincoln Electric; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support field installation, commissioning, and ongoing service for industrial machinery. You will troubleshoot and repair equipment, train end users, and develop PLC and HMI programs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to read electrical schematics, and programming in VB/C/C++/C#. Expect about 70% travel to customer sites across regions; experience with welding-related systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering principles and electrical circuits knowledge.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose complex issues.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Field service and commissioning support of industrial machinery.
• Assist customer and local trades in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Debug and servicing of electrical components.
• Perform end user training on equipment operation.
• Programming and Troubleshooting PLC based equipment.
• Programming and Troubleshooting HMI equipment.
• Write new PLC and HMI applications per customer requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

VB

C/C++

C#

Job description

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support field installation, commissioning, and ongoing service for industrial machinery. You will troubleshoot and repair equipment, train end users, and develop PLC and HMI programs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to read electrical schematics, and programming in VB/C/C++/C#. Expect about 70% travel to customer sites across regions; experience with welding-related systems is a plus.