Global Travel Field Service Controls Engineer
Connect-Force
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Job summary
Connect-Force in Michigan is seeking a Field Service Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission high-precision automation systems for global automotive and manufacturing clients.
You will travel up to 50% to customer facilities, read schematics, and troubleshoot sophisticated controls alongside mechanical engineers and project managers. Strong PLC/HMI skills and a customer-focused mindset are essential.
Qualifications
- Strong troubleshooting with industrial machinery
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints
- PLC programming experience
- Excellent communication and customer interaction
- Willingness to travel ~50% across domestic and international sites
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, debug, and commission advanced industrial machinery
- Program and modify PLC and HMI controls
- Work closely with mechanical engineers and project managers
- Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
- Perform machine startup, run-off testing, and system validation
- Troubleshoot controls, servo systems, and industrial networks
- Support machine installation and commissioning at customer facilities
- Interface with customers during machine acceptance and technical discussions
- Assist project teams in maintaining schedules and meeting project timelines
- Provide service support and system troubleshooting in the field
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Job description
Connect-Force in Michigan is seeking a Field Service Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission high-precision automation systems for global automotive and manufacturing clients.
You will travel up to 50% to customer facilities, read schematics, and troubleshoot sophisticated controls alongside mechanical engineers and project managers. Strong PLC/HMI skills and a customer-focused mindset are essential.
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