Senior Field Support Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Senior Automation Controls Engineer serves as a main point of contact for Rockwell Automation’s customers and serves as company liaison with customers on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects.  Regional travel is required, up to 50%.

Rockwell’s Field Support Engineer’s are responsible for effectively providing services to support the on-site installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation control systems & advanced manufacturing software applications, drive systems, manufacturing systems, industrial networks and the individual products which comprise these systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer support through the performance of installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of Rockwell equipment and systems.

• Program PLCs and HMIs systems for new or modified equipment utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, FactoryTalk Studio software, Studio5000, ControlLogix and CompactLogix.

• Maintain automation and equipment including working with low to medium voltage.

• Troubleshoot problems, identify, and implement new or amended system functionality, identify operational process gaps, and take corrective actions.

• Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment, which fail to meet operating standards.

• Execute initiatives supporting our automation strategy, manage operating workflows and progress continuous improvement opportunities.

• Perform project management function for customer projects including needs identification, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.

• Develop and write documentation as required (validation project plans, standard operating procedures, qualification summary reports, system audits, technical reports, traceability matrix, etc.).

• Communicate with Rockwell Automation and customer management regarding project details.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel will occur about 50% for this position and will regularly include day trips throughout the region/assigned territory and will have occasional overnight stays

• Overtime, on-call and weekend support, as needed

• Company vehicle provided

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology field; in lieu of degree, will consider an Associates of Science Degree in Engineering or Technology or equivalent technological training (e.g. technological training received while serving in the military, or equivalent industry training), with 5+ years of directly related experience

• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to travel throughout the region/assigned territory, with flexibility to work overtime, on-call and weekends, as required

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Rockwell Automation will not offer sponsorship for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Engineering, or Technology related field

• 5+ years of related experience

• Experienced in PLC and HMI programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, RSView32 and/or FTView ME/SE, Networking:  RIO, DH+, D-Net, and Ethernet Communication

• Migration-Drive Migration experience

• Diagnosing Network & Ethernet issues

Experience with:

• PLC programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, FactoryTalk Studio software

• Studio5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix

• PowerFlex products and applications

• Ethernet/IP, Stratix Switches

• Servo/Motion control

• Low Voltage PowerFlex Drives knowledge

• Medium Voltage Drives knowledge

• Experience with networks including EtherNet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet

• Application/Project experience utilizing Rockwell’s Advanced Software Packages such as Historian, AssetCentre, VantagePoint, and Plant/Energy Matrix

• Experience in Virtual Machine computing and Thin Client technology

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