Mechatronics Field Service Engineer – PLC & Automation

Quanta US; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% employer match

15 days PTO

Travel expenses covered

Rental vehicles provided

Job summary

Quanta US seeks a hands-on Field Service Engineer, Controls Technician, or Mechatronics professional to service sophisticated automated machinery across North America. This role blends electrical/controls troubleshooting with mechanical work and requires travel.

You will diagnose PLC-controlled equipment, read ladder logic, work with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk, and support installations from start-up to production ramp-up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field service, controls, automation, mechatronics, or industrial machinery with a degree
• 7+ years without a bachelor's degree may substitute for the degree
• Experience reading and troubleshooting PLC logic
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, start up, and service automated machinery at customer facilities
• Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment incl Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk
• Read Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block programs to diagnose issues
• Troubleshoot HMIs, sensors, actuators, motors, drives, and I/O
• Diagnose electrical/mechanical issues using schematics and layouts
• Assist with installations and production ramp-up
• Work independently at customer sites with team support in US, Canada, and Mexico
• Provide remote troubleshooting and document service findings

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Field service experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Schneider PLC/HMI

Beckhoff PLC/HMI

Beijer PLC/HMI

Job description

Quanta US seeks a hands-on Field Service Engineer, Controls Technician, or Mechatronics professional to service sophisticated automated machinery across North America. This role blends electrical/controls troubleshooting with mechanical work and requires travel.

You will diagnose PLC-controlled equipment, read ladder logic, work with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk, and support installations from start-up to production ramp-up.