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Working in partnership with the Field Service Commissioning Lead, this position supports the installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle service of municipal dewatering equipment while providing technical expertise in PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, industrial networking, and control systems.\nThe Field Automation Engineer collaborates with the Field Service PLC Lead, Field Service and Commissioning Technicians, Engineering, and Project Management to improve automation standards, equipment performance, and customer satisfaction across the North American installed base.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nField Automation & Commissioning\nSupport the installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and optimization of ANDRITZ equipment and automation systems.\nConfigure, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems.\nPerform electrical and controls verification prior to equipment startup.\nSupport 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software documentation, and commissioning procedures.\nIdentify recurring field issues and partner with Engineering to implement permanent corrective actions.\nSupport automation upgrades, modernization projects, and aftermarket control system improvements.\nCapture lessons learned and recommend improvements to field execution, technical documentation, and commissioning practices.\nCustomer Support\nServe as the automation technical resource during field assignments and customer startup activities.\nDevelop and maintain strong customer relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and technical expertise.\nProvide operator and maintenance training on automation systems and equipment operation.\nPrepare detailed field service reports documenting work performed, software changes, findings, and recommendations.\nSupport emergency service calls and remote technical assistance as required.\nSafety\nFollow all ANDRITZ and customer safety policies and procedures.\nMaintain required 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