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Job Description
Field Service Engineer Pinnacle Partners, Inc.•4.1 Indianapolis, IN Job Details $90,000•$115,000 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications PLC-based control system operation Field service equipment repair Mechanical blueprint interpretation Testing phase management Project development phase management Industrial automation On-site technical support Project engineering Management Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Industrial equipment diagnostics Performance testing in mechanical engineering Machine troubleshooting Mechanical system commissioning projects Electronic systems troubleshooting Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Schedule management Mechanical drawings Troubleshooting electrical systems Managing projects Electrical control system maintenance Commissioning phase involvement Logistics project management Industrial control system installation Field commissioning Mechanical product validation projects Sensors Field engineering Electrical systems commissioning
Full Job Description Title:
Field Service Engineer Comp:
$90,000•115,000
Location:
Indianapolis, IN (Up to 70% Travel) Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Field Service Engineer direct hire position in the Indianapolis, IN area.
Responsibilities:
Lead installation, commissioning, startup, and testing activities for custom industrial equipment projects at customer sites throughout the U.S. Oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), final run-offs, and equipment validation prior to shipment and installation Serve as the primary field representative during project kickoffs, installations, startups, and customer acceptance activities Coordinate installation contractors, vendors, material deliveries, schedules, and project milestones to ensure successful project execution Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting during equipment installation and startup Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLCs, HMIs, electrical panels, sensors, motors, and control systems Support warranty claims, service requests, and post-installation customer visits to ensure long-term customer satisfaction Assist manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure equipment is built according to project requirements and specifications Collaborate with engineering, vendors, and customers throughout the project lifecycle from design through commissioning Provide leadership and mentorship during field installations and service activities Travel up to 70%, with some projects requiring 2-6 weeks on-site while typically returning home on weekends Required Skills (Must Have): 5+ years of experience in a field service, commissioning, installation, startup, or service engineering role involving automated industrial equipment 2+ years of leadership or project coordination experience Experience managing FATs, equipment commissioning, startup activities, and customer site installations Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control system documentation Hands-on troubleshooting experience with automated equipment such as conveyors, coating systems, paint systems, heat treating equipment, furnaces, or similar machinery Experience troubleshooting PLC systems (Allen-Bradley and/or Mitsubishi), HMI interfaces, electrical cabinets, sensors, and industrial controls Strong understanding of machine installation, electrical systems, and industrial automation principles Experience coordinating schedules, contractors, vendors, shipments, and project logistics Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States (up to 70%) Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): Experience working directly with customers on warranty, service, and post-installation support issues Experience with machine builders or OEMs that design, manufacture, and install their own equipment Familiarity with robotics programming, particularly Omron or Mitsubishi robotics systems Experience with powder coating, e-coating, paint finishing systems, ovens, furnaces, or industrial finishing equipment Strong project management experience with schedules, budgets, and project execution responsibilities Continuous improvement mindset and process optimization experience Ability to perform minor PLC modifications or ladder logic troubleshooting when needed #ENG123
