Job Description
Field Tech Specialist – Industrial Automation & Controls
Locations: Candidates based near Woodridge, IL; Canton, OH; or McEwen, TN
Compensation: Up to $115,000 annually (all-inclusive salary)
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 75% domestic travel
Compensation: Up to $115,000 annually (all-inclusive salary)
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 75% domestic travel
Position Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Field Tech Specialist to support industrial automation and controls systems across manufacturing operations throughout the U.S. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, programming automation equipment, commissioning systems, and helping manufacturers improve equipment reliability and performance.
You’ll work on a variety of automation and controls projects, from troubleshooting existing equipment to implementing upgrades, supporting new installations, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, program, and upgrade industrial automation and controls systems.
- Program and support Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and FANUC robotic systems.
- Lead equipment installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and optimization.
- Diagnose issues involving electrical controls, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networks.
- Support manufacturing teams during equipment failures and production interruptions.
- Lead controls projects from initial concept through implementation and ongoing support.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control system documentation, and technical manuals.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in an automated machining or fabrication environment.
- Experience with Rockwell software, including Studio 5000 Logix Designer and FactoryTalk View.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC robots using the teach pendant and RoboGuide.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and understand Allen-Bradley PLC code.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 75% of the time, including overnight stays.
- Associate degree or equivalent experience required; a relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Interested? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | McEwen, TN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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