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Field Service Controls Engineer

Synectics Inc
  • Newark, DE
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    • Design and build complete automation control systems from scratch.

    • Develop custom programs for PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs across multiple automation platforms.

    • Diagnose and resolve complex automation and controls issues that require advanced troubleshooting.

    • Provide remote technical support to field technicians to assist with system troubleshooting and repairs.

    • Travel to customer sites to support field technicians and resolve escalated technical issues when needed.

    • Design automation systems and develop technical solutions while working independently from home between projects.

    • Research automation hardware and evaluate components for system applications.

    • Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to automation systems and projects.

    Qualifications:

    • 5+ years of hands-on automation controls experience, with real, from-scratch programs.

    • Proficiency (or the ability to quickly get there) across major platforms: RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk Studio, TIA Portal, DirectSoft, and others.

    • Strong troubleshooting skills with a DMM, laptop, and advanced test equipment.

    • Strong reading comprehension, with the ability to program an unfamiliar device using the manual alone.

    • Willingness to travel to customer sites on short notice and respond after hours for true emergencies.

    • A high level of personal integrity and the self-discipline to work without supervision.

    Benefits:

    • Base salary plus a quarterly bonus.

    • A company laptop pre-loaded with licensed VMs for every major automation platform, plus premium diagnostic gear.

    • Vehicle program: mileage reimbursement and a company EZ-Pass.

    • 401(k) and health insurance.

    \nCompany Description

    Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

    Company Description

    Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNewark, DE
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1984

    About Company

    Synectics has grown over the years into a national leader in the IT consulting business. There are no real secrets to this growth, but there are some guidelines that we have tried to apply consistently over time, including: quick response to advances in technology; unhesitating adoption of all employer/employee legislation; and prompt revision of our internal processes to meet the ever-changing demands of our market.

    We aim to become more valuable to our clients by providing excellent service at a competitive price in an efficient, timely and sustainable manner. We also aim to become more beloved by our employees by providing opportunities for learning and career growth, appealing compensation plans, and a sense of well-being derived from the knowledge that our company is strong, successful and sensibly managed.

    We truly believe in shared economic prosperity and toward that end, we seek out diversity owned firms for the services and products we purchase. In all our endeavors, we never forget that we are in a “people” business, and we treat our employees, our clients, our applicants, our service providers, our colleagues and our neighbors respectfully, graciously, professionally and fairly, remembering that we earn our reputation every day.

    Skills

    • Automationunmatched
    • Automation System Developmentunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Laptop PCunmatched
    • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • VMS Operating Systemunmatched
    • Virtual Machine (VM)unmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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