Field Service Technician: Automation & Troubleshooting

Magnetic Alliance Pty; Palmwoods; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Laptop and smartphone

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Magnetic Alliance is recruiting a Field Service Technician for KW Automation on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. In this hands‑on role, you’ll install, commission, service and repair automation machinery at customer sites, diagnose faults and advise on improvements.

Travel up to 30% regionally; requires a recognised mechanical trade qualification and strong diagnostic ability. The role offers a $100,000 base salary plus super, a company vehicle or car allowance, a laptop and smartphone, and clear

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical trade qualification (e.g., Mechanical Fitter)
• Hands-on diagnostic troubleshooting and equipment servicing
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Basic electrical fault-finding and ability to read schematics
• Experience with automation systems or programmable machinery
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 30%
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to install, commission, service and repair automation machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and automation faults.
• Provide practical advice on equipment issues and efficiency improvements.
• Measure sites and assess fit of new machinery; photograph as needed.
• Identify upgrade opportunities and refer leads to sales.
• Travel regionally up to 30% of the role.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical servicing

Customer service

Reading schematics

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical fault-finding

Job description

Magnetic Alliance is recruiting a Field Service Technician for KW Automation on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. In this hands‑on role, you’ll install, commission, service and repair automation machinery at customer sites, diagnose faults and advise on improvements.

Travel up to 30% regionally; requires a recognised mechanical trade qualification and strong diagnostic ability. The role offers a $100,000 base salary plus super, a company vehicle or car allowance, a laptop and smartphone, and clear