Field Service Engineer, Automation and Controls

Ascent Aerospace•Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Field Service Engineer, Automation and Controls, to represent its automation technology and develop expertise in the automation product line. The role directly supports customer maintenance teams and works with project managers and sales staff to connect engineering, operations, and customer support. The engineer supports customers at their facilities and helps ensure their requirements, goals, and objectives are understood and communicated to senior management. Travel to customer sites is required for commissioning, preventive maintenance, controls upgrades, emergency service, and operator training.

Requirements

5–10 years of field service experience or 2–3 years of controls engineer experience.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and resourcefulness.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR/export-control requirements.
Must successfully pass 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 automation software developments.
Ability to build automated assemblies.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing practices, including machining and automated drill and fill.
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.
Ability to think independently and solve problems.
Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair complex industrial control systems, including PLCs, CNC controllers, field bus networks, and drive systems.
Read electrical schematics and use a multimeter to diagnose electrical circuits.
Coordinate and interface with customers, suppliers, and other entities to understand and communicate customer requirements, goals, and objectives to senior management.
Travel to customer sites to support new machine commissioning, planned preventive maintenance, machine controls upgrades, emergency service, and 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.