Senior Commissioning & Controls Engineer – Field Robotics

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

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in the Greater Milwaukee area is seeking a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation with 50-80% travel. The role offers base pay up to $59/hour plus overtime potential and a premium benefits package, with a blended hybrid work model.

You will lead equipment readiness, robotic calibration, diagnostics across PLCs, drives, vision systems, and field deployments for Tier-1 global clients, collaborating with design and project teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years field proven experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and integrating custom industrial automated machinery and multi-axis robotics.
• Proficient in PLC logic troubleshooting and basic modifications (Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal).
• Ability to read electrical layouts, mechanical drawings, and fluid power schematics on the fly.
• Willingness to travel 50% to 80% to customer production sites across North America and select international destinations.
• Must reside within daily commuting distance of the Greater Milwaukee area and have US citizenship or green card with passport eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment readiness: direct internal commissioning, live-wire debug, and I/O validation before shop floor release.
• Robotic and cell calibration: validate multi-axis robotic platforms and EOAT checks.
• Hands-on diagnostics: real-time troubleshooting across PLC logic, drives, vision systems, pneumatics, and safety interlocks.
• Customer field deployments: onsite installations and run-offs at global client facilities; train customer engineering/maintenance personnel.
• Cross-functional interface: collaborate with mechanical design, project managers, and shop floor teams to rapidly isolate bugs.
• Project documentation: track testing hours, manage open issues, and submit field progress logs.

Skills

Field experience

PLC programming

Robotics calibration

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC in the Greater Milwaukee area is seeking a Commissioning & Controls Engineer for custom robotics and automation with 50-80% travel. The role offers base pay up to $59/hour plus overtime potential and a premium benefits package, with a blended hybrid work model.

You will lead equipment readiness, robotic calibration, diagnostics across PLCs, drives, vision systems, and field deployments for Tier-1 global clients, collaborating with design and project teams to ensure