Field System Engineer, Industrial Controls & SCADA

FCX Performance; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies company, seeks a hands-on System Engineer to deliver industrial control systems services. This field-heavy role involves site visits, hardware upgrades, and interfacing with instrument technicians.

Requirements include 5+ years of PLC programming, HMI software experience, and a BSEE/BSEET or ASEE with practical field experience. Travel and on-site safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on PLC programming and process control experience.
• Valid US driver's license and work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Field Engineering & Support: provide local control systems engineering for PLC/SCADA, CAD drawings, and calibration.
• Interfacing with instrument technicians in the field for device-to-DCS/SCADA issues.
• Manage projects and contracts, maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for system and hardware upgrades at customer sites.
• Document job activity, safety protocols, and equipment parts; maintain logs.
• Travel to local job sites daily and operate company vehicle safely.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI software

Electrical engineering

Process control

Problem solving

Education

BSEE / BSEET or ASEE

Tools

Wonderware

VTSCADA

Lookout

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Visual Basic

Job description

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies company, seeks a hands-on System Engineer to deliver industrial control systems services. This field-heavy role involves site visits, hardware upgrades, and interfacing with instrument technicians.

Requirements include 5+ years of PLC programming, HMI software experience, and a BSEE/BSEET or ASEE with practical field experience. Travel and on-site safety are essential.