Field Technology Specialist

Hendrickson•Mcewen, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Tech Specialist is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading and tuning of existing manufacturing operations. They will also be responsible for design, programming, implementing, commissioning, and supporting automation and control systems for new automation initiatives. This role provides both engineering and field support for automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring reliable operation, minimal downtime, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent years of experience required.
Minimum of 10+ years of manufacturing experience required.
Experience with current Rockwell software suite (Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Studio 5000 View Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio ME/SE, and newer).
Experience with Fanuc Robots (Both Teach Pendant and Roboguide)
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to read and understand electrical schematics, flow charts, and Allen Bradley PLC code.
Understanding of structured programming principles.
Must exhibit strong “problem solving and decision-making” abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
Professional experience in manufacturing in an automated machining/fabrication environment is desirable.
Formal training in robotic systems and other automated systems is desirable.
Formal training in SQL or other database language preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead automation and controls projects from concept through implementation.
PLC, Robot, and HMI programming
Industrial automation and controls integration
Electrical panel and controls design
Equipment, establish documentation and technical manuals to support installation, training, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Lead equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and ongoing technical support while training and mentoring maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel.
Travel to manufacturing and customer locations to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical controls and automation systems, including PLCs, robots, HMIs, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, industrial networks, and related control components.
Provide support during automation failures, process interruptions, and emergency service events to minimize production downtime and restore equipment operation safely and efficiently.
Provide technical assistance to manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve chronic, recurring, or complex automation and controls-related issues.
Implement and troubleshoot automation safety systems to achieve and maintain required functional safety levels.
Perform on-site testing, validation, and functional verification of automation systems following repairs, modifications, upgrades, or equipment changes.
Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs, robots, HMIs, and other industrial automation equipment as required to support production, reliability improvements, and operational requirements.
Occasionally provide after-hours, weekend, or emergency support as required to support production-critical equipment and minimize operational disruptions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve automation system reliability, performance, safety, and maintainability.
Evaluate and recommend electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, sensing, and automation components to improve equipment performance, reliability, and lifecycle supportability.
Support projects during equipment commissioning, startup, optimization, and final run-off activities.
Install, commission, and startup automated equipment and control systems, ensuring systems operate according to design specifications and safety requirements.
Generate and maintain electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, network, and control system documentation, including schematics, backups, and technical records.
Generate and maintain bills of material, spare parts recommendations, and technical documentation required to support automation systems.
Participate in product, equipment, and process design reviews to improve manufacturability, reliability, quality, and operational performance.
Lead controls-related projects from initial concept through implementation, including design, programming, documentation, installation support, machine testing, and ongoing technical support.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for automation and controls systems, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and knowledge sharing to engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
Mentor and train maintenance personnel, engineers, and technicians by providing hands-on guidance, technical coaching, and knowledge transfer to build automation and controls expertise.
Develop and implement approved capital and expense projects, including researching new manufacturing technologies and planning implementation requirements.
Research emerging automation technologies and evaluate their applicability to improve manufacturing operations, reliability, and productivity.
Perform additional duties and special assignments as required.