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Field Controls Engineer

GrayMatter
USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
Discovered 2 months ago

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  • Serve as a commissioning engineer as part of the customer's project team supporting material handling and distribution systems.
  • Commission, start up, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
  • Perform I/O checkout, device validation, system testing, and field modifications during startup and commissioning activities.
  • Assist with PLC and HMI programming modifications to support system functionality and production readiness.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system integration, and production ramp-up activities.
  • Coordinate with customer personnel, OEMs, electricians, mechanics, and remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Document commissioning activities, issues, and resolutions, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
  • Provide operator and maintenance support and training as required during system startup.
  • Travel independently to customer sites 80–100% of the time, including extended assignments and flexible work schedules during commissioning.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Rockwell PLC experience is required.
  • Hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation systems.
  • Experience with PLC programming and modification (Rockwell preferred; Siemens, Modicon, or other platforms a plus).
  • Strong understanding of industrial control systems, electrical devices, motors, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, and field instrumentation.
  • Experience performing I/O checkout, startup, FAT/SAT support, and production commissioning.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, network diagrams, and control documentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced industrial environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, customer-focused approach.
  • Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with customers, subcontractors, OEMs, and remote engineering teams.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively (80–100%), including evenings, weekends, and extended assignments as required by project schedules.
  • Commitment to GrayMatter's Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.
  • Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs

• FactoryTalk View ME And SE HMIs

  • Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet, etc.)

• Wonderware And AVEVA

  • Ignition
  • GE iFIX
  • Variable Frequency Drives (PowerFlex, ABB, Siemens, etc.)

• Machine Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence)

  • Safety PLCs and safety systems (GuardLogix, Pilz, Banner)
  • Barcode scanners, RFID, and other material handling technologies
  • Material Handling and Distribution Centers
  • Warehouse Automation
  • Conveyor and Sortation Systems
  • Packaging

• Food & Beverage

  • Consumer Products
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• High-Speed Manufacturing Environments

  • Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
  • Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA

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