Systems Engineer - Industrial Controls

System Engineer – Industrial Controls Position Overview

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies Company, is seeking a hands‑on, mid‑to‑senior level System Engineer to deliver industrial and commercial control systems services to local customers. This is a field‑heavy engineering role requiring physical site visits, tool utilization, and direct interaction with industrial machinery.

• Field Engineering & Support: Provide local industrial/commercial control systems engineering service for customers relating to SCADA Systems, PLC Programming, CAD Drawings, Industrial Networking, and Systems Calibration.
• Technician Interfacing: Support instrument technicians in the field with issues related to interfacing field devices to DCS & SCADA systems, special needs testing, and technical support.
• Project & Contract Management: Partner with fellow engineers to resolve project backlogs while maintaining excellent relationships with contract customers.
• On‑Site Upgrades: Identify opportunities for system and hardware upgrades at customer facilities.
• Documentation & Safety: Report job activity and maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders. Fully comprehend and communicate safety protocols on active job sites.
• Travel: Safely operate a company vehicle to travel to and from local job sites daily.

• Experience:
  Minimum 5+ years of direct, hands‑on industry experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, MOSCAD, etc.) and working with process/flow control systems.
• HMI Proficiency: 5+ years of experience with computer‑based HMI software (Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering (BSEE/BSEET), or an Associate Degree (ASEE) paired with extensive, verifiable field experience. (
  
  Note:
  
  Advanced theoretical degrees like an MSEE are not required; this is a practical field engineering role).
• Driving Record: Must possess a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

• Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering, process instrumentation, and process engineering.
• High energy, technically competent, resourceful, with extreme attention to detail.
• Programming & CAD: Strong skills in PLCs, Microsoft Visual Basic (or basic programming software) and AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Industrial Networking: Solid understanding of networks, network structures, radio‑based communications, and industrial protocols.
• Controls Mastery: Deep understanding of industrial controls, process controls (including PID Loops and pump control), industrial instrument calibrations, and repairs.
• Electrical Knowledge: Advanced understanding of analog current loops (4‑20mAdc, 1‑5
  
  Vdc, etc.), their PLC counterparts in numeric counts, and strict adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Tool Proficiency: Competency with required physical equipment, including hand tools, volt‑ohm meters, power tools, and instrument loops.
• Growth Mindset: While 5+ years of core experience is required, you will receive ongoing On‑the‑Job Training (OJT) for company‑specific workflows. A willingness to learn daily and teach others is required.
• Autonomy: Must be highly self‑motivated, self‑driven, and able to manage daily schedules.

• Physical Strength: Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Mobility: Must be able to stand, kneel, walk for long periods, and climb ladders or stairs.
• Availability: Available for occasional emergency call‑ins and overnight travel to various customer…