Industrial Automation Field Integrator (Controls & Instrumentation)

Hoogendoorn - USA; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoogendoorn USA is hiring an early-career Field Integrator who loves solving problems, wiring up panels, and traveling to customer sites. You’ll join a 12-month structured training program to become independently capable in our greenhouse automation environment.

Role entails commissioning, testing, troubleshooting electrical and sensor I/O, validating networks, and supporting startups and service calls across the U.S. Expect extensive travel and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent experience in automation or related fields.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience preferred.
• Strong electrical fundamentals and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with sensors, I/O, and basic networking.

Responsibilities

• Install, connect, power up, and test automation and control systems.
• Diagnose electrical, sensor, I/O, and basic networking issues.
• Calibrate and validate sensors and instrumentation.
• Verify low-voltage wiring and perform I/O checks and functional tests.
• Assist with startups, upgrades, and ongoing service calls.
• Document work performed and communicate with customers and partners.
• Travel across the U.S. to customer sites (approximately 50–60%).

Skills

Reading wiring diagrams

Multimeter usage

Basic networking (Ethernet/IP)

Willingness to travel

Customer communication

Problem solving

Electrical fundamentals

Education

Technical certificate / associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Beckhoff PLCs

VFDs

Low-voltage wiring

Job description

Ready to launch your controls career in the field?Hoogendoorn USA is hiring an early-career Field Integrator who loves solving problems, wiring up panels, dialing in sensors, and traveling to customer sites. No greenhouse background needed—we’ll provide about 12 months of structured training so you can become fully independent in our specialized greenhouse automation environment.Role at a glanceCommission automation and control systems: install, connect, power up, test.Diagnose electrical, sensor, I/O, and basic networking issues.Calibrate and validate sensors and instrumentation.Verify low-voltage wiring, perform I/O checks, and run functional tests.Assist with startups, upgrades, and ongoing service calls.Interface professionally with customers and partners; document work performed.Coordinate with electricians, builders, integration partners, and internal technical teams.Travel throughout the U.S. approximately 50–60%.Are these statements true for you?I’m more excited by fieldwork than by deskwork.I can read wiring diagrams and comfortably use a multimeter.I know the basics of Ethernet and IP addressing.I’m eager to learn, ask questions, and improve my craft.I communicate clearly with customers and teammates.Minimum qualificationsTechnical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent experience in automation, mechatronics, electrical, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, HVAC/building controls, or similar.About 1–3 years of relevant hands-on experience preferred.Strong electrical fundamentals and troubleshooting skills.Comfort with low-voltage control circuits.Familiarity with sensors and digital/analog I/O.Basic networking knowledge (Ethernet, IP addressing, simple troubleshooting).Valid driver’s license; willing to travel extensively.Authorization to work in the United States.Nice to havePLC exposure and industrial automation conceptsModbus TCP/IP familiarity0–10 V and 4–20 mA signalsVFDs and control panel workHVAC/building automation experienceIndustrial EthernetInstrumentation and irrigation systemsGreenhouse or controlled-environment agriculture exposureWhat success looks likeHands-on, curious, dependable, and comfortable on the road.Grows from shadowing to independently commissioning systems within ~12 months.Consistently documents issues, actions, and outcomes.Delivers customer-first, professional support.Tools you’ll touchVariable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Programmable Logic Controllers (e.g., Beckhoff)We hire for potential over pedigree. If you bring the fundamentals and the drive to learn, we’ll provide the mentorship to help you thrive.