Field Controls Engineer – PLC & Press Automation

Compensation Based on Experience.

$67000 - $100000 per year | Fenton, MO | On‑Site | Permanent

For over 50 years, we have been a leading supplier of industrial machinery to manufacturers around the world. No manufacturer can offer the same customizable manufacturing equipment across such a diverse assortment of industries, applications, and structures.

• We are a leader in our industry
• We offer long term career stability
• Opportunities for continued learning, development & advancement
• Excellent pay
• Great benefits
• Positive company culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact

Job Overview: You will collaborate closely with our engineering and production teams, serving as the subject matter expert for our control’s platform. In this role, you will support our service technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrofitting of PLC-based control systems utilized in hydraulic and servo-electric presses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair:
  Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
• Installation & Commissioning:
  Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals.
• Retrofits & Upgrades:
  Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation.
• Field Service & Customer Support:
  Provide on‑site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Programming & Debugging:
  Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization:
  Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records.
• Training &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems.

Preferred

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7-10 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Self‑starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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