Field Service Controls Engineer

Strategic HR Client Job Openings
Cincinnati, OH
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for entry-level candidates with technical training in automation and a willingness to learn who value hands-on experience and growth into field service roles.

Best fit for

  • Entry-level candidates with technical training in automation and a strong desire to learn and grow in field service.
    — “Strong desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in automation and field service.”
  • Individuals with foundational knowledge of PLCs, HMI, and motor controls who can follow test procedures and troubleshoot.
    — “Basic understanding of PLCs, control logic, and motor controls required; classroom, lab, internship, or co-op experience is welcome.”
  • Candidates who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working alongside experienced engineers.
    — “Work alongside experienced engineers while learning Fameccanica systems.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a valid U.S. passport and driver's license, with potential for up to 70% travel.
    — “Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.”
  • Travel expectations may increase significantly as the candidate progresses in the role.
    — “Travel may increase over time as skills develop and responsibilities grow, potentially up to approximately 70%.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI, and motor controls in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Basic understanding of PLCs, control logic, and motor controls required.”
  • Emphasize your ability to follow processes and document technical findings accurately.
    — “Ability to follow processes, complete documentation, and troubleshoot problems.”
  • Showcase your aptitude for mechanical and electrical systems through coursework or project examples.
    — “Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.”
  • Demonstrate your readiness to transition from testing to customer-site support and commissioning.
    — “Eventually support customer sites as responsibilities grow.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful equipment testing and validation
  • troubleshooting and resolving issues
  • customer site support
Typical background
electro-mechanical engineeringindustrial automationmechatronics

Skills & requirements

Required

Electro-mechanical EngineeringPLC ProgrammingHMIElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingDocumentation

Preferred

Fine Pitch SolderingIpc-7711/7721 Certification

Stack & domain

PlcsControl LogicMotor ControlsElectricalMechanicalTroubleshootingDocumenting ResultsCommissioningField ServiceProblem-solvingCommunicationTeam PlayerAttention To DetailCustomer-focusedAutomationControlsRoboticsManufacturing Equipment

About the role

Original posting from Strategic HR Client Job Openings via Greenhouse

Job Opportunity: Entry-Level Field Service Controls Engineer with Fameccanica in West Chester, OH

Ready to launch your career in automation, controls, and robotics?

Fameccanica North America is seeking an entry-level Field Service Controls Engineer to join its growing team. This is an onsite, hands-on role focused on testing, validating, troubleshooting, and supporting automated manufacturing equipment.

In the beginning, this role will focus heavily on equipment testing and validation in Fameccanica’s West Chester facility. The work will be repetitive by design and will involve following test procedures, troubleshooting issues, documenting results, and helping ensure equipment is ready before shipment. As skills develop, this role may grow into customer-site support, installation, commissioning, and field service responsibilities.

If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving problems, and learning how automated equipment works from the ground up, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Do:

Test and validate automated equipment, including conveyors, sensors, electrical components, and controls.

Follow checklists and test procedures to confirm equipment is operating properly.

Troubleshoot basic PLC, HMI, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.

Document testing results, service activity, and technical findings.

Support equipment commissioning and customer requirements.

Work alongside experienced engineers while learning Fameccanica systems.

Eventually support customer sites as responsibilities grow.

What We’re Looking For:

Technical degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET), Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Robotics/Automation, or a closely related field required.

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Basic understanding of PLCs, control logic, and motor controls required; classroom, lab, internship, or co-op experience is welcome.

Strong desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in automation and field service.

Ability to follow processes, complete documentation, and troubleshoot problems.

Professional, calm, and customer-focused communication style.

Ability to work independently once trained while also being a strong team player.

Work Authorization & Travel Requirements:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is an onsite role based in West Chester, OH.

Valid driver’s license required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.

Travel may increase over time as skills develop and responsibilities grow, potentially up to approximately 70%.

Why Fameccanica?

Learn automation, controls, robotics, and manufacturing systems from experienced engineers.

Join a growing global manufacturing and automation company.

Build a long-term career path from hands-on testing into field service and commissioning.

Gain exposure to advanced equipment, customer projects, and real-world troubleshooting.

About Us:

Fameccanica North America is a leader in industrial automation, dedicated to the design, development and manufacture of technologies, products, and services. Through our constant research and innovation activities, we aim at improving industrial processes and production for our customers. Talent applied to industrial innovation develops into care and attention: we find sustainable solutions for the benefit of our clients, consumers, and employees. Our idea of innovation starts from the present but looks to the future, in order to best meet tomorrow's challenges.

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