Engineering Technician

NextBev Process Systems; Awendaw (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

NextBev Process Systems in Awendaw, SC, is seeking a Calibration Technician to support automation installations and calibrations. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada, and solving technical issues in the field.

Responsibilities include calibrating process instrumentation, documentation, and ensuring optimal performance. An associate degree or technical certification is required, along with strong troubleshooting skills. A health insurance stipend is offered among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in calibrating and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and troubleshooting of process instrumentation.
• Conduct startup and operational testing of automated blending systems.
• Document calibration results and service activities accurately.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Electrical schematics reading

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation

Tools

PLC systems

Automation systems

Job description

Join Our Innovative Automation & Field Services Team! Are you a hands‑on technician with a passion for instrumentation, troubleshooting, and industrial automation? Do you enjoy working in the field, solving problems, and helping customers keep critical production systems operating at peak performance? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are a specialized automation company serving the Beverage, Dairy, Food, and Personal Hygiene industries through advanced blending and process control systems. Our clients include industry leaders such as The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Boston Beer Company, Molson Coors Beverage Company, and Rockline Industries.

We’re seeking a Calibration Technician to support installation, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of automated process equipment throughout North America.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with leading manufacturers in the food and beverage industry.
• Gain hands‑on experience with advanced automation and process control systems.
• Travel throughout the U.S. and Canada (approximately 70% travel).
• Join a close‑knit team that values technical excellence, customer service, and problem‑solving.
• Build a career in a specialized and growing field.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform calibration, verification, and troubleshooting of process instrumentation including flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, level instruments, and control valves.
• Conduct startup, commissioning, and operational testing of automated blending and process systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues in the field.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system inspections to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Document calibration results, service activities, and field reports accurately.
• Support PLC and HMI troubleshooting activities during system startup and service visits.
• Work directly with customers to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and site acceptance testing.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company and customer standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent experience in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation preferred.
• Basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in the field.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work at customer facilities.

Additional Requirements

• Must be based in or near Charleston, South Carolina for onboarding and training, or willing to relocate.
• Must be able to pass a background check due to food and beverage industry regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be eligible to travel throughout the United States and Canada.
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work in industrial manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance stipend

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving technical challenges, traveling to customer sites, and supporting world-class manufacturing operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep the future of automation running smoothly.