Senior Systems & Controls Engineer - Field Service Lead

1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead projects regionally, including SCADA systems, PLC programming, AutoCAD Electrical, and industrial networking. The role involves onsite calibration, installations, troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, on-time delivery.

You will manage cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and coordinate with customers to identify upgrades. Candidates should have electrical engineering expertise, PLC programming, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS/Associates/Technical Degree or extensive professional experience required.
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, Siemens, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, drives, etc
• 1-3+ years' experience with Computer based HMI software (Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Leads Systems Engineering projects for customers in the region: SCADA Systems, PLC Programming, AutoCAD Electrical, Industrial Networking, Systems Calibration.
• Project Management, testing, and system problem solving of Instrumentation and control systems at customers site that involve calibrations and repairs.
• Establishes and Manages project teams, set and maintain schedules, facilitate logistics, ensure profitability.
• Provide Leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project teams.
• Collaborates with peers to resolve backlog of projects while maintaining relationships with customers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Process instrumentation

Self-Motivated

Communication

Attention to detail

Programming

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Networking

PID control

Education

BS/Associates/Technical Degree or extensive professional experience

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Wonderware

VTSCADA

Lookout

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead projects regionally, including SCADA systems, PLC programming, AutoCAD Electrical, and industrial networking. The role involves onsite calibration, installations, troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, on-time delivery.

You will manage cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and coordinate with customers to identify upgrades. Candidates should have electrical engineering expertise, PLC programming, and strong communication skills.