Control Systems & Field Specialist Cleveland, OHBH Solutions Group is an Executive Recruiting and consulting firm located in Akron, OHWe 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 Control Systems & Field Specialists 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. Requirements for the Control Systems & Field SpecialistPLC 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.
