Automation Field Technician: On‑Site Startups & Repairs

Automation Movers International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Movers International is seeking an experienced Automation Field Service Technician to install, commission, and repair automated systems at customer sites. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and networks, while performing preventive maintenance and upgrades.

Travel to customer sites is a core part of the role. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering and 2–5+ years of hands-on automation experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on automation experience.
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to travel 40%–80% to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and repair automated systems at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and networks.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system upgrades.
• Document service reports and train client staff.

Skills

PLC/Robot Troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechanical

Schematics Reading

Field Travel

Preventive Maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Fanuc

Job description

Automation Movers International is seeking an experienced Automation Field Service Technician to install, commission, and repair automated systems at customer sites. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and networks, while performing preventive maintenance and upgrades.

Travel to customer sites is a core part of the role. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering and 2–5+ years of hands-on automation experience, with strong