Senior Field Commissioning Engineer - PLC and Robotic Cells

Senior Field Commissioning Engineer, PLC and Robotic Cells

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Shop debug locally plus field deployments)
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Schedule: First shift
Travel: 50% to 80%, mostly domestic with occasional international
Pay: Up to $59 per hour, plus overtime

Be the engineer who gets complex robotic welding cells and automated assembly lines running, in the shop and on the customer's floor.

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of hands-on commissioning for custom automated machinery and multi-axis robots
• PLC troubleshooting and logic modification in Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic print reading
• Experience with servo controls, I/O tracing, and safety interlocks
• 50% to 80% travel, including some international
• Valid driver's license and passport eligibility
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• Must live within commuting distance of Greater Milwaukee

What You'll Do

• Lead in-house debug and I/O validation before equipment ships
• Calibrate robots and verify networks and end-of-arm tooling
• Diagnose PLC, servo, vision, pneumatic, and safety issues in real time
• Run customer installations and run-offs across North America and abroad
• Train customer engineers and maintenance teams
• Work with design, project, and build teams to isolate and fix issues
• Keep testing logs, open-issue lists, and field reports current

Nice-to-Haves

• FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa path teaching and setup
• Cognex or Keyence vision calibration
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation

Compensation and Benefits

• Up to $59 per hour
• Overtime potential
• Premium benefits package

About the Company
Our client is a family-owned, fast-growing OEM building custom automation and robotic systems for Tier 1 global manufacturers.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.