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Connect-Force lists this Field Service Controls Engineer ( Urgent Hire) opportunity in west bloomfield charter township, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Field Service Controls Engineer
Automation | PLC | Machine Commissioning | Global Travel
Location: Michigan (Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Machinery
Join a Global Leader in Precision Manufacturing
With over 90 years of engineering innovation , our client is a global leader in advanced machining technology. Their systems power some of the world's most respected automotive and manufacturing brands.
As the company continues expanding globally, they are looking for a Field Service Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, working directly with cutting-edge machinery, and traveling to customer facilities around the world to bring equipment to life.
If you enjoy PLC programming, machine commissioning, and troubleshooting sophisticated automation systems , this role puts you right in the middle of it.
What You'll Do
This role combines automation engineering, controls programming, machine startup, and customer-facing technical support .
You will:
Design, configure, debug, and commission advanced industrial machinery
Program and modify PLC and HMI controls systems
Work closely with mechanical engineers and project managers during machine development
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
Perform machine startup, run-off testing, and system validation
Troubleshoot controls, servo systems, and industrial networks
Support machine installation and commissioning at customer facilities
Interface with customers during machine acceptance and technical discussions
Assist project teams in maintaining schedules and meeting project timelines
Provide service support and system troubleshooting in the field
This position offers the opportunity to work on high-precision automation systems used by global OEM manufacturers .
Controls & Automation Technologies
Experience with any of the following is highly valuable:
PLC / Programming
Ladder Logic
STL
SCL
G-Code
Visual Basic
C / C++
Industrial Automation Platforms
Siemens Step 7
TIA Portal
WinCC Flexible
Sinumerik 840D
Allen Bradley Studio 5000
FactoryTalk Studio
Bosch Rexroth IndraWorks
Industrial Networks
Ethernet/IP
Profinet
Profibus
CANbus
RS232 / RS485
Arcnet
Additional Technical Skills
HMI programming
Servo systems & controllers
Industrial I/O devices
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
EPLAN or AutoCAD knowledge
What We're Looking For
Education / Experience
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field OR
5+ years of hands-on automation / controls engineering experience
Technical Skills
Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints
Strong troubleshooting ability with industrial machinery
Experience with PLC programming and machine controls
Knowledge of industrial automation and networking
Strong problem-solving mindset
Professional Skills
Strong communication and customer interaction skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management
Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic project environments
Travel & Work Environment
This role includes approximately 50% travel , both domestic and international, supporting machine installation and commissioning projects at customer sites.
You’ll work in a combination of:
Engineering office environments
Manufacturing facilities
Customer production plants
Why Engineers Love This Role
Work on high-precision industrial automation systems
Gain global commissioning experience
Work with advanced PLC and motion control platforms
See machines you helped build running on production floors worldwide
Join a collaborative engineering team with decades of expertise
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Who can apply
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