Automation Field Tech: Robotics & AI (80% Travel)

Sterling Engineering

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking an Automation Field Service Technician to install, operate, and service robotic and automated manufacturing systems. This remote-based role requires residence in the Pittsburgh area and involves 80–85% travel to support customer installations and maintenance across the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic US region.

You will read blueprints and schematics, troubleshoot complex systems, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve performance.

Qualifications

  • Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Experience with industrial automation, manufacturing equipment, fabrication, machine shop, or mechanical/electrical systems.
  • Welding experience is a plus.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude; willingness to learn new tech.
  • Willingness to travel 80–85%.

Responsibilities

  • Install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic and automated systems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs onsite at customer facilities.
  • Read blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system performance.
  • Ensure customer equipment operates efficiently and reliably.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Mechanical aptitude
Learning agility
Industrial automation
Welding (plus)

Education

Technical degree / trade certification

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking an Automation Field Service Technician to install, operate, and service robotic and automated manufacturing systems. This remote-based role requires residence in the Pittsburgh area and involves 80–85% travel to support customer installations and maintenance across the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic US region.

You will read blueprints and schematics, troubleshoot complex systems, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve performance.

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