Field Automation Systems Engineer

Maverick Tech
Austin, TX, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$76,003.0 - $120,994.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Communications Protocols Database Queries Linux Ethernet Windows Servers Web Applications Diagnostic Tools Warehouse Management Systems Software Troubleshooting HMI Screens Fanuc Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment

Job description

  • Oversee the startup and commissioning of automated hardware, ensuring full compliance with project specifications.
  • Configure and validate PLC and HMI systems to guarantee robust communication and operational reliability.
  • Execute comprehensive end-to-end testing to verify that robotic cells and safety systems function as intended.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical bottlenecks and ensure successful system go-live.
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot software or hardware anomalies.
  • Validate integration between onsite automation equipment and client Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
  • Maintain detailed documentation of system performance and configuration to support long-term operational success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Allen Bradley, or Siemens.
  • Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and interpreting technical diagrams.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for industrial networks and motion control hardware.
  • Ability to travel frequently to customer sites for extended installation and testing phases., * Familiarity with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, Fanuc) and HMI interfaces like PanelView.
  • Basic knowledge of SQL, Linux, and Windows server environments.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP or ProfiNet.
  • Ability to provide remote technical support using SSH and web-based diagnostic tools.

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