Field Service Technician PLC, HMI, VFD

Field Service Technician - (PLC, HMI, VFD) Base pay range

$32.00/hr - $37.00/hr

As an international leader in the automation industry, we are expanding our team and seeking dedicated Field Service Technicians. This role involves significant travel—up to 90%—including overnight stays and occasional weekends.

Pay rates will vary by experience and location.

• Perform installations, commissioning, emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, audits, retrofits, and training at customer sites.
• Execute mechanical and electrical modifications, including PLC programming and servo drive configuration.
• Conduct site meetings to explain job scope, review work completed, and train customer personnel on equipment operation, functionality, and maintenance.
• Meet service delivery objectives such as response time, first-time fix rates, and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate with field service management and internal support teams to address and resolve customer issues.
• Provide equipment reliability feedback to quality engineering and collaborate on enhancements.
• Adhere to industry, company, and customer safety standards. Ensure timely and accurate completion of paperwork, timesheets, CRM entries, and expense reports.
• Occasionally perform technical support, final assurance, or other tasks at Lifecycle Services headquarters.

• Opportunities to travel and work in diverse environments.
• A chance to contribute to cutting‑edge automation solutions.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Join our expanding team and make an impact in the automation industry.

• Career Growth: robust opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Flexible Compensation: benefit from overtime and double time pay options.
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  excellent health coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• 401(k) with Company Match: secure your financial future.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Industrial Electronics preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components, as well as HMI systems.
• Proficient in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronics and mechanical issues in the field.
• PLC programming experience with AB Compact Logix PLCs and RSLogix
  500/5000, including making minor modifications and troubleshooting network issues.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information, including schematics, related to mechanics and electronics.
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drive configuration and setting up Servo drives and motors.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for a U.S. passport.

Not applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.