Field Service Engineer, Automation and Controls

Ascent Aerospace•Seattle, WA

124d•$40 - $55

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Field Service Engineer, Automation and Controls to become an automation product line expert, represent automation technology, and support customer maintenance teams. The role works alongside project managers and sales staff, connecting engineering, operations, and customer support. The engineer supports customer sites with machine commissioning, preventive maintenance, controls upgrades, emergency service, and operator training. The position involves diagnosing and repairing industrial control systems, programming automated controls, and coordinating with customers, suppliers, and internal leadership. Travel is 50–60% domestically and internationally. This position requires compliance with ITAR and is limited to U.S. persons.

Requirements

5–10 years of field service experience or 2–3 years of controls engineer experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness.
Ability to work at company or customer facilities for more than eight hours per day or 40 hours per week, including second shift and/or weekends when necessary.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR; applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace manufacturing and assembly.
Experience in the automation and/or machine tools industry.
Familiarity with Siemens automation and controls systems.
Ability to learn new software developments in automation.
Capability to build automated assemblies.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing practices, including machining and automated drill and fill.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Independent thinking and problem-solving ability.
Professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair complex industrial control systems, including PLCs, CNC controllers, field bus networks, and drive systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and use a multimeter to diagnose electrical circuits.
Coordinate and interface directly with customers, suppliers, and other entities to ensure customer requirements, goals, and objectives are understood and communicated to senior management.
Travel to customer sites to support new machine commissioning, planned preventive maintenance, machine controls upgrades, emergency service, and customer operator training.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safe working practices.
Provide input for service bids and quotes.
Program automated control systems.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.