Field Service Engineer
Design Hire•Mentor, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
We’re seeking a Field Service Engineer with strong experience troubleshooting and supporting industrial automation equipment in the field. This role is focused on diagnosing and resolving issues involving PLC hardware and software, sensors, electrical systems, circuitry, automation equipment, and VFDs. The right person will be hands-on, technically sharp, and comfortable working directly at customer sites to keep equipment running and minimize downtime.
Requirements
- Experience in field service or hands-on industrial equipment support
- Strong experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming
- Strong understanding of both PLC hardware and software
- Experience troubleshooting sensors, electrical systems, and control circuitry
- Experience working with automation equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience troubleshooting VFDs and related electrical control components
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to travel as needed for field service support
Nice To Haves
- Experience with startup and commissioning of industrial equipment
- Experience supporting electromechanical systems in addition to controls
- Experience with multiple PLC platforms and industrial control systems
- Strong understanding of motor controls, drives, and industrial automation architecture
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites to install, troubleshoot, repair, and support industrial automation equipment
- Diagnose and resolve PLC hardware and software issues in the field
- Perform PLC troubleshooting and basic programming or modification as needed to support equipment performance
- Troubleshoot sensors, electrical circuitry, control components, drives, and related automation systems
- Support startup, commissioning, testing, and field optimization of automated equipment
- Diagnose electrical system issues using schematics, drawings, and testing equipment
- Troubleshoot VFDs and related motion or motor control systems
- Inspect equipment performance and identify root causes of electrical, controls, and automation failures
- Work with customers, internal engineering teams, and service leadership to resolve technical issues efficiently
- Document service activities, repairs, findings, and recommendations clearly and accurately
- Support preventive maintenance, emergency service calls, and ongoing equipment support needs
- Maintain strong customer communication and professionalism while working in the field
- Follow safety procedures and company standards during all service and troubleshooting activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
