Synerfac Technical Staffing · 5 hours ago
Field Service Controls & Automation Engineer
Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Field Service Controls & Automation Engineer. The role involves installing, commissioning, servicing, and repairing advanced manufacturing machinery while diagnosing complex issues across various systems. The engineer will also troubleshoot and program PLCs and support industrial robots in production environments.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Install, commission, service, and repair advanced manufacturing machinery across customer locations in the Houston area
Diagnose complex issues across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using schematics and test equipment
Work safely on high voltage systems with hands-on expertise
Troubleshoot and program PLCs to restore functionality and optimize performance
Program and support industrial robots in production environments
Perform precise machine calibration to meet specification and quality targets
Document work performed and communicate findings to customers and internal teams
Travel extensively (approximately 90%) to customer sites
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of field service experience in manufacturing environments
Must have hands-on high voltage experience
Must have experience with PLCs, including troubleshooting and programming
Background working with hydraulics and robotics
Machine calibration experience
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
Mechanical troubleshooting
Hydraulic systems setup and diagnostics
Industrial robot programming
Electrical troubleshooting
PLC programming experience
High voltage systems
Pneumatics troubleshooting