Field Control Engineer

Innovate is a leading North American automation and control systems integrator with over 40 years of experience in delivering automation solutions. They are seeking a Field Control Engineer to perform PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting in various industrial environments, working directly with customers and engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Startup, commissioning and validation of PLC-based control systems at customer sites
• PLC programming, development and modification - ladder logic, structured text, function block
• HMI and SCADA configuration, programming and support
• Troubleshooting electrical controls, instrumentation, drives and communication networks on live systems
• I/O checkout, loop checks, signal validation and control panel verification
• FAT and SAT activities, instrument calibration and system bring-up
• Integration of VFDs, servo drives, sensors, actuators, encoders and safety systems

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering or field service
• PLC programming experience: Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / ControlLogix / CompactLogix), Siemens (TIA Portal), GE, Modicon or similar
• HMI/SCADA experience: FactoryTalk View, Ignition, WinCC, Wonderware or similar
• Industrial networking: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/RTU or similar
• Willingness to travel for field work - 80% +
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience
• Commissioning experience: FAT/SAT, I/O checkout, system startup
• VFD and servo drive commissioning and integration
• Robotics integration: FANUC, ABB, Universal Robots or similar
• Safety systems: GuardLogix, Profisafe, ISO 13849
• AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
• UL508A control panel design experience
• Instrumentation and process control knowledge