Senior Field Service Technician - Automation, Controls & Global Travel South Bend, Indiana | Full-Time | Up to 75% Global Travel Take Your Technical Career Beyond the Shop Floor Are you the person others call when a machine goes down? Do you enjoy diagnosing complex electrical, mechanical, and automation issues that others can't solve? Are you looking for a role that combines advanced troubleshooting, international travel, customer interaction, and career growth? We are seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to support the installation, startup, commissioning, and service of highly engineered manufacturing and automation systems at customer facilities throughout North America and around the world. This opportunity is ideal for experienced technicians who thrive in the field, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to work directly with cutting-edge industrial equipment in diverse manufacturing environments. What You'll Do As a Senior Field Service Technician, you'll serve as a key technical resource for customers and internal engineering teams by: Installing, commissioning, and supporting advanced manufacturing and welding systems worldwide. Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotics, and automation-related issues. Diagnosing equipment performance problems and implementing corrective actions in the field. Interfacing directly with plant maintenance teams, engineers, operators, and leadership personnel. Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, PLC logic, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings. Performing machine startup, process validation, and equipment optimization activities. Providing customer training and technical support during installations and service visits. Collaborating with engineering teams to identify root causes and improve system performance. Representing the organization professionally while supporting customers throughout the world. Qualifications Successful candidates will bring a strong troubleshooting background with experience supporting industrial equipment, automation systems, or manufacturing operations.

Preferred Background Includes:

5+ years of experience in field service, industrial maintenance, automation, controls, manufacturing, military technical operations, or related technical environments. Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capabilities. Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems. Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. Hands-on experience with industrial controls, drives, motors, sensors, robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms preferred. Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in dynamic field environments. Valid passport or ability to obtain one. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 75%. What Makes This Opportunity Unique This is not a role where you'll service the same equipment in the same territory every day. You'll have the opportunity to: Travel throughout the United States and internationally. Work with highly specialized automation and manufacturing technologies. Solve challenging applications across multiple industries. Expand your technical expertise through hands-on field experience. Partner directly with customers to deliver critical production solutions. Build a pathway toward advanced technical leadership, engineering support, project management, or global service roles. #GRP2 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer:

These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.entegee.com/candidate-privacy-information-statement/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Field service: 3 years (Required) Equipment installation: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

South Bend, IN 46628 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

South Bend, IN 46628: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location:

In person