Industrial Automation Field Service Engineer — Hands-On

Connect-Force; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force is seeking a Field Service Engineer – Industrial Automation to install, start up, commission, troubleshoot, and validate automated equipment at customer sites. You’ll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls issues, work with Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLCs, servo drives, sensors, and read electrical and mechanical drawings, often traveling to sites.

This full‑time role offers exposure to diverse machines, growth with a expanding service team, and a hands‑on engineering path in

Qualifications

• Industrial machinery or automated manufacturing equipment
• Machine installation, startup, or commissioning
• PLC troubleshooting
• Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley controls
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Servo motors, drives, and motion-control systems
• Sensors, switches, motors, and industrial electrical components
• Industrial communication networks
• Reading electrical prints and mechanical drawings
• CNC or machine-tool equipment
• Customer-facing technical support
• An engineering degree is valuable, but strong hands-on industrial experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Installing, starting up, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial machinery and automated equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, controls, and software-related equipment issues.
• Supporting machine run-offs and final equipment acceptance.
• Working directly with customers to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
• Providing on-site technical support during equipment installation and production startup.
• Troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Collaborating with Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Project Engineering teams.
• Documenting service activities, technical issues, repairs, and recommended improvements.
• Developing strong relationships with customers while representing the organization professionally in the field.

Skills

Field Service Engineering

Commissioning

Controls

Automation

Industrial Maintenance

Mechatronics

Equipment Installation

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Siemens controls

Allen-Bradley controls

Job description

Connect-Force is seeking a Field Service Engineer – Industrial Automation to install, start up, commission, troubleshoot, and validate automated equipment at customer sites. You’ll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls issues, work with Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLCs, servo drives, sensors, and read electrical and mechanical drawings, often traveling to sites.

This full‑time role offers exposure to diverse machines, growth with a expanding service team, and a hands‑on engineering path in