Field Engineer (PLC & HMI Programming)

Job Description

Job Description

Snelling is currently recruiting an experienced Field Engineer for an Engineering company in the Trafford area. Seeking an experienced Senior Field Engineer who is confident working in the field, comfortable on active construction sites, and has strong technical capability with excellent communication skills.

Schedule: Monday through Friday. Weekends as needed (primarily when on a job site)

• Travel: Up to 50%, primarily domestic travel, with occasional international assignments

Salary Range: $100,000-130,000, based on experience

Required Qualifications for Field Engineer:

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to pass a “Secure” level security background check
• Excellent technical writing and documentation abilities
• Hands-on experience with common hand tools and electrical test equipment (e.g., digital multimeter)
• Demonstrated experience working on active construction sites, coordinating with contractors, and navigating site safety requirements
• Comfortable performing field work, including installation support, troubleshooting, and system commissioning

Preferred Technical Experience:

• PLC Programming
  • Ladder logic preferred
  • Experience with RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000
• HMI Programming
  • FactoryTalk View Studio ME (PanelView)
  • FactoryTalk View Studio ME Station (PC)
• Network design & implementation
  • Ethernet copper (CAT6, RJ45), basic switches
  • Fiber optic cabling and connectors
  • Basic TCP/IP addressing and switching concepts
• Motor control systems
  • 3phase motor power
  • VFD control
• Servo systems
  • Servo drives, motors, encoder feedback

Additional Desirable Skills

• Board-level repair
• Experience with other PLC platforms (Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens)
• Robotics system design & implementation
• Microcontroller system design
• Existing government or private security clearance
• Team leadership or project leadership experience
• Machine learning applications
• Industrial safety system design
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting
• Basic site work, installation, conduit/enclosure work
• Panel shop experience
• 3D CAD design and printing

Interested and qualified candidates for the Field Engineer position should submit resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration. Resumes will be reviewed as quickly as possible and qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

For additional information, please contact Whittney Taylor at 205.879.9950

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