Field Service Engineer PLC Programming

Horizons is looking for a Field Services Engineer with strong background in PLC Programming and automated systems to join one of our international clients a key player in the Automation Machinery Manufacturing industry.

Their expertise focused on automated feeding mixing and dosing systems engineered installed and maintained for LithiumIon Battery manufacturing among other applications.

This position plays a key role in supporting directly their clients onsite across US to reach the highest level of satisfaction of the costumers.

Location & Contract

• Fullremote. Travel across US to costumers site required.
• Permanent fulltime opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own installation of industrial controls at customer site for duration of project.
• Summarise project issues and corrective measures.
• Design review install train troubleshoot and service PLC programs electric cabinets and distributed control systems with high and low voltage components sensors motors and motor controllers at customers sites.
• Use standard and advanced electrical troubleshooting equipment.
• Review assemble optimise and troubleshoot electromechanical systems.
• Participate in the selection of contractors and review the materials they submit.
• Responsible for confirming utilities.
• Maintain schedule of electrical and controls installation according to the project plan and schedule independently resolve abnormal situations to ensure the progress of construction.
• Responsible for quality supervision and management of electrical and controls installation during the construction process ensuring that the engineering quality meets design requirements quality standards and contract requirements.
• Able to review and select appropriate temperature pressure vibration flow and other sensors ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with necessary regulations and requirements for customers and commercial spaces in all electrical designs and installations.
• Responsible for driving customer acceptance work driving corrective actions during the acceptance process and providing operation and maintenance training to customers.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including mechanical engineers service engineers project managers customers inspectors and technicians to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers customers and technicians as needed.

Qualification & Work Experience

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2 years of experience in PLCpreferably with Siemens TIA software) and HM (preferably with Siemens or GPPro EX or EasyBuilder Pro software) programming and control systems.
• Handson experience with electrical troubleshooting in distributed control systems.
• Proficiency in selecting configuring and troubleshooting various types of process sensors.
• Experience with NEC and UL requirements for commercial spaces is a plus.
• Experience with CAD and Eplan software for electrical design.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to work and project ownership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to walk bend climb stairs climb ladders sit stand and work at a computer for extended periods safely navigate a construction site and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Travel as needed (up to 90%) primarily in North America and occasionally internationally to service customers attend training and participate in system commissioning.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus Profibus Ethernet/IP Profinet S7 EIP).
• Experience with SCADA systems (WINCC Ignition).