Senior Field Robotics & Controls Commissioning Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium corporate benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Lead Robotics & Controls Commissioning Engineer in the Greater Milwaukee area. You will own field deployments, debug live systems, and engineer the commissioning of custom automation for Tier-1 clients.

Expect 50–80% travel to client sites, a blended hybrid model at the Milwaukee facility and on-site deployments, and hands-on work across electrical, mechanical, and software domains. Base + overtime, premium benefits, and long-term project growth await.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience commissioning and integrating custom automation.
• Strong PLC diagnostics and I/O tracing abilities.
• Ability to read complex electrical layouts and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to travel 50%–80% to NA sites and some international deployments.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Greater Milwaukee area and have valid driver license/passport eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal commissioning, live-wire debugging, and I/O validation before shop release.
• Calibrate multi-axis robotics and verify EOAT, sensors, and safety systems.
• Perform high-level PLC and servo diagnostics across complex architectures.
• Lead onsite deployments and train customer personnel during handover.
• Coordinate with design, PMs, and shop teams to isolate hardware/software issues.
• Maintain daily field logs and progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

5+ yrs experience

PLC diagnostics

Schematic literacy

Travel readiness

Local commuting to Milwaukee

Education

AS or BS in Electrical/Robotics

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Lead Robotics & Controls Commissioning Engineer in the Greater Milwaukee area. You will own field deployments, debug live systems, and engineer the commissioning of custom automation for Tier-1 clients.

Expect 50–80% travel to client sites, a blended hybrid model at the Milwaukee facility and on-site deployments, and hands-on work across electrical, mechanical, and software domains. Base + overtime, premium benefits, and long-term project growth await.