Robotics Commissioning & Controls Engineer (50-80% Travel)

Food Management Search

Milwaukee (WI)

Hybrid

USD 67,000 - 96,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation in the Milwaukee area.

The role blends shop floor debugging with field deployments, offering a base rate up to $59 per hour plus overtime and a strong benefits package. You will lead equipment readiness, calibrate multi‑axis robots, troubleshoot PLC logic, and supervise deployments across North America with occasional international assignments.

Qualifications

5+ years field experience in commissioning and integrating custom automation machinery.
Proficient PLC troubleshooting and programming capabilities.
Strong ability to read electrical prints and schematics on the fly.
Willingness to travel 50% to 80% to client sites across NA and beyond.
U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Direct internal commissioning, live‑wire debugging, and I/O validation before shop release.
Calibrate multi‑axis robotic platforms and perform EOAT checks.
Troubleshoot PLC logic, servo drives, vision systems, and pneumatics.
Lead onsite deployments and train customer engineering staff.
Collaborate with mechanical design, project management, and shop teams.
Maintain field progress logs and manage open‑issue lists for stakeholders.