Overview Senior Field Engineer (Controls) at Overview.ai responsible for integrating and troubleshooting AI-powered systems on manufacturing lines. Own uptime and line performance by solving complex timing, network, and signal integrity issues.
Responsibilities
Integrate Overview.ai systems into automation lines and make them rock-solid
Commission and troubleshoot PLC-to-device communication across common industrial protocols
Diagnose and eliminate timing and triggering issues such as double triggers and latency/jitter
Debug inconsistent network communication including packet loss and IP conflicts
Work with PLC logic and machine sequencing to ensure correct system behavior
Build repeatable integration standards including wiring patterns and commissioning checklists
Troubleshoot sensors, discrete I/O, and signal conditioning in real factory environments
Use multimeters and oscilloscopes to diagnose voltage levels, signal bounce, and interference
Identify root cause quickly and implement robust fixes
Serve as the senior technical point of contact on-site
Qualification
○ EtherNet/IP● Strong electrical debugging ability○ multimeter + oscilloscope competence● Strong understanding of sensors● You move fast and stay methodical● You’re highly ownership-driven
Required
● Deep PLC / controls engineering experience (you can independently commission and debug automation lines)
● 5+ years in controls / automation / field engineering in high-volume manufacturing environments
● Hands-on expertise with industrial networks and protocols:
○ EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC UA (practical troubleshooting, not just theory)
