Control Systems & Field Specialist in Cleveland, OH

Title: Control Systems & Field Specialist |  Job ID:   |  Hire Type: Permanent

We have been retained by a Cleveland based company who designs and builds custom PLC control systems, to assist in their search for a Control Systems & Field Specialist to join their expanding team. This position is a vital, high-impact addition to their core team, created to increase bandwidth for future growth and serve as a direct talent duplicate and strategic backup to their lead specialist.

This is a consulting-minded, high-responsibility role requiring deep technical experience, business maturity, and exceptional attention to detail. As a Control Systems & Field Specialist, you will wear multiple hats—bridging CAD design, electrical/hydraulic engineering, rigorous testing, and direct customer relations. You will be instrumental in executing product startups on-site and delivering flawless solutions where zero-mistake execution is the standard.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to customer sites to lead and execute on-site commissioning, startups, and field adjustments for custom hydraulic and electrical systems.
  • Build, test, and rigorously evaluate custom PLC control systems prior to deployment, ensuring zero-defect functionality.
  • Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic/hydraulic issues in both workshop and field environments.
  • Work alongside current lead personnel to duplicate key technical knowledge, providing strategic coverage and operational redundancy.

Education/Experience

  • PLC Programming would be a plus.
  • Strong understanding of integrated mechanical systems and pneumatics.
  • Prior experience with mining equipment, heavy machinery, or industrial automation.
  • A flawless work ethic characterized by extreme attention to detail and commitment to zero mistakes in critical engineering and field environments.
  • Technical experience with various types of control systems and have the ability to interpret control system schematics.
  • Hands-on experience performing startups, testing, and commissioning industrial hydraulic and electrical systems.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and consulting capability to lead client interactions.
  • Readiness to travel to customer sites for field startups and technical deployments.

Contact: Ben Basnett

Type:

Full-time

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Travel:

50%

Area:

Manufacturing

State:

Ohio

Apply for the Control Systems & Field Specialist position: