Senior Global Field Service Engineer – Industrial Automation

6 Degrees Search; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Senior Field Service Engineer to drive global deployments of industrial automation equipment. The role blends shop testing with hands-on field service across domestic and international sites, reporting directly to the CEO and offering a path to a long-term direct-hire position.

You will lead FAT/SAT activities, perform PLC/HMI programming and diagnostics on 480V panels, and collaborate with design engineers to submit ECRs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on machinery service, commissioning, or maintenance experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated systems, interpret electrical/mechanical/pneumatic schematics.
• Willingness to travel 40–70 days per year and possess a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site machinery installations, system integrations, and final SAT at client facilities worldwide.
• Perform electro-mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot complex automated machinery.
• Manage PLC and HMI software downloads, verify parameters in high-voltage panels and drives.
• Schedule and lead internal FAT procedures prior to shipment to ensure quality.
• Submit Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) based on field insights to improve designs.
• Oversee technical setup and electrical hookups for industry trade shows.

Skills

Field service

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Tools

Field toolset

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Senior Field Service Engineer to drive global deployments of industrial automation equipment. The role blends shop testing with hands-on field service across domestic and international sites, reporting directly to the CEO and offering a path to a long-term direct-hire position.

You will lead FAT/SAT activities, perform PLC/HMI programming and diagnostics on 480V panels, and collaborate with design engineers to submit ECRs.