Lead Field Robotics Commissioning & Controls Engineer

Sun Recruiting; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation with 50–80% travel. You will lead internal commissioning, field deployments, and multi-axis robotics calibration in a blended hybrid role based in the Milwaukee area.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automation commissioning, experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal, and can read electrical prints. U.S. citizenship or green card required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field proven experience in commissioning and integrating custom automation.
• Proficient in PLC logic diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical layouts and mechanical prints.
• Willingness to travel 50–80% across North America and internationally.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Greater Milwaukee area and be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.

Responsibilities

• Lead Equipment Readiness: direct internal commissioning, live-wire debug, and I/O validation before shop floor release.
• Robotic & Cell Calibration: validate multi-axis platforms; calibrations and EOAT checks.
• Hands-On Diagnostics: perform real-time PLC logic, servo, vision, pneumatics, and safety interlocks troubleshooting.
• Customer Field Deployments: lead onsite installations and run-offs at global client sites; train customer personnel.
• Cross-Functional Interface: collaborate with mechanical design, PMs, and shop floor teams to isolate issues quickly.
• Project Administrative Discipline: track testing hours and log progress for stakeholders.

Skills

Robotics integration

Troubleshooting

Education

AS/BS in Electrical or Robotics

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation with 50–80% travel. You will lead internal commissioning, field deployments, and multi-axis robotics calibration in a blended hybrid role based in the Milwaukee area.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automation commissioning, experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal, and can read electrical prints. U.S. citizenship or green card required.