Machine Tool Automation Field Controls Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Your mission

Be the on-site controls expert who launches, stabilizes, and elevates EMAG machine tools and automation cells. You’ll turn complex Siemens control stacks into reliable production assets—then equip customer teams to keep them running at peak performance.

Impact areas

• Install, commission, and validate EMAG equipment at customer facilities across North America (and internationally when needed).
• Own Siemens configuration and optimization: SINUMERIK, SIMATIC PLCs, TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, and associated drives.
• Lead start-up sequences: verify systems, execute I/O checks, validate safety circuits, and complete operational testing.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls/electrical faults across PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and communications networks.
• Edit PLC logic, adjust machine parameters, refine HMI screens, and tailor control configurations.
• Conduct machine acceptance testing and support final customer buy-off.
• Deliver hands-on training for operators, maintenance, programmers, and engineering personnel.
• Provide timely remote support to customers and internal service teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Commissioning, Mechanical Service, and Customer Service to resolve issues efficiently.
• Document work performed with detailed service reports and actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to upgrades, retrofits, control modernizations, and software improvements.
• Help refine commissioning procedures, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation.
• Uphold customer site safety rules and EMAG safety policies; represent EMAG with professionalism.

What you bring

• Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Industrial Controls, or related discipline preferred; Journeyman Electrician or equivalent industrial experience considered.
• At least 5 years in industrial controls, machine tool service, automation, or electrical commissioning.
• Organized, calm under pressure, excellent communicator, dependable; able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Deep Siemens automation familiarity plus exposure to Fanuc or other control platforms.
• Comfort reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic; working knowledge of ISO 9001/14001.

Technical proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting and programming experience
• Industrial/manufacturing engineering know‑how
• Electrical schematic interpretation
• 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• CNC machine installation
• Electrical installation and equipment wiring
• Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
• Electrical/electronic systems and industrial electrical systems
• Field service readiness

Tools and platforms you'll handle

• CNC Automation Solutions (Dmg Mori Seiki, Fanuc, Siemens)
• CNC Laser Cutter
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Grinder
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Siemens)

Travel expectation: 70–90% domestic and international travel.

Legal & physical requirements

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Plant manufacturing may be noisy from time to time, especially when visiting customer sites. Hearing protection may be required in some circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• Overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
• Job will require travel to and visit a customer’s office, production facility or job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically 70-90% of the time