Field Service Engineer

Integrated Packaging Machinery; Rockford (MI); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A packaging solutions company in Rockford, MI seeks a skilled Field Service Engineer to support installation and commissioning of automation systems. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, with strong skills in PLC, HMI programming, and troubleshooting. Regular travel of up to 50% is required. This position entails working closely with clients to ensure optimal setup and functionality of automation systems, emphasizing compliance with safety regulations. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years’ experience in relevant field.
• Skills in programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems.
• Ability to wire machine controls and control panels.

Aufgaben

• Assist in new system installations and startup.
• Edit programming and troubleshoot PLC Ladder Logic.
• Perform a full IO check on automated systems.

Kenntnisse

Programming Allen Bradley PLCs

Troubleshooting controls systems

Pneumatics and/or hydraulic troubleshooting

Knowledge of palletizing concepts

Experience with Fanuc or Kuka robotics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical tools

Multimeter

Jobbeschreibung

The Field Service Engineer is responsible for assisting in installing, wiring and editing PLC (Programmable Logic Control) Ladder Logic, HMI (Human Machine Interface), and robotics programming and configurations. Install/Commission VFD/Motor controls for various control systems. This position assists with the final commissioning of projects; that assures all systems and components are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational requirements of the customer.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in new system installations and startup to provide working automation systems.
• Edit programming and troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Control) Ladder Logic, VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications systems to improve process efficiency.
• Perform a full IO check.
• Troubleshoot controls systems and electrical equipment at the customer’s facility to meet customer requirements and ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Create and edit programming changes online for retrofitting or upgrading equipment.
• Establish communications between machines with ENET or hardware signals for the proper operation of equipment.
• Work in a cross functional team with mechanical and electrical installers in customer facilities.
• Follow customer’s plant and safety regulations while at their facility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience.
• Some knowledge of palletizing concepts and automation.
• Some experience or training with either Fanuc or Kuka robotics.
• Skills in programming Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, drives, and servos.
• Working knowledge of National Electric Code standards.
• Ability to work with electrical tools (stripper, crimps, multimeter), ease of life tools, tachometer, labeler.
• Ability to read and redline electrical schematics.
• Ability to wire machine controls and control panels.
• Pneumatics and/or hydraulic troubleshooting experience.
• Basic understanding of line control, controls and mechanically.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field or 10+ years work experience.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is required; approximately up to 50% percent travel.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to high/low voltage environments.

Professional Certifications

• None