Controls Field Service Engineer

Talently · Chicago, United States

Job Title: Controls Field Service Engineer

Location: Remote

Salary: $90,000-$120,000

Skills: PLC, robotics, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, troubleshooting, Controls Engineer, Field Service Engineer

About the Machinery Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Join a company in the machinery manufacturing industry, where reliable automation and controls help keep complex equipment operating safely and efficiently. As a Controls Field Service Engineer, you will troubleshoot and improve industrial control systems while supporting customers remotely and at their sites. This role offers hands-on technical challenges, varied customer environments, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment uptime.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and commission PLC-based control systems for industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and controls issues to restore equipment operation.
• Program, test, and modify PLC logic, including Allen-Bradley systems.
• Support the integration, setup, and troubleshooting of industrial robots and related equipment.
• Provide remote and on-site technical assistance to customers and internal teams.
• Conduct system testing and verify machine performance, safety, and reliability.
• Document service activities, system changes, and recommendations for customers.
• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to identify recurring issues and improve equipment performance.

Must-Have Skills:

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and programming environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, automation, and machinery systems.
• Experience supporting, commissioning, or servicing industrial equipment in the field.
• Ability to diagnose control-system faults and communicate clear solutions to customers.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots.
• Familiarity with HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication networks.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, sensors, drives, and motion control.
• Experience in machinery manufacturing or machine-building environments.
• Technical degree or equivalent practical experience in controls, automation, or a related field.

Benefits:

• 100% covered medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 3 weeks PTO
• Profit sharing
• 401k
• Paid Company Holidays