Field Service Engineer - Remote Eligible

Field Controls Engineer

This position involves traveling to large material handling sites to perform controls qualifications, specifically I/O checks, on newly installed equipment. The position ideally suits someone based in a central location, with projects primarily located in the western region.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to various sites up to 80% of the time, with an estimated schedule of Monday to Friday over three weeks, followed by a one-week break.
• Perform I/O checks on 10-20 conveyance lines at material handling sites.
• Engage in PLC programming and debug with vendor, primarily Ladder Logic with Allen Bradley, comprising 75% of the role.
• Ensure vendor quality assurance and compliance with IQ/OQ standards.

Essential Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in PLC Programming
• PLC programming from SCRATCH experience is a MUST
• Ability to travel extensively. Competitive pay, lodging, airfare, per diem, etc is offered.

Work Environment:

When not traveling, candidates have the flexibility to work remotely from home.

Skills:

• PLC programming: Allen-bradley
• Field service and Controls engineering
• Vendor quality assurance, java

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

The candidate will need 5+ Years of Experience in PLC Programming and debug experience.

Experience Level:

Expert Level PLC programming

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2026.

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