Field Automation Engineer

Middleby Packaging Solutions LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Midera Food Processing is seeking a Field Automation Engineer to support our RapidVisionPak division. This is a hands-on role for a highly technical professional who combines strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting with customer communication.

You will troubleshoot automated packaging and processing equipment, work with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, perform startups and commissioning, and travel to customer sites across North America as the primary technical representative.

Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel 50-60%, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automated packaging and processing equipment.
• Perform startups, commissioning, and validation.
• Train customer personnel and provide technical support.
• Serve as the primary technical representative at customer sites.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Tools

Schematic reading

Job description

Description

Build the Future of Packaging Automation.

Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems, working independently, and seeing different manufacturing facilities across North America?

Midera Food Processing is seeking a Field Automation Engineer to support our RapidVisionPak division. This is a hands-on role for a highly technical professional who combines strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with excellent customer communication.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot automated packaging and processing equipment
• Work with Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls issues
• Perform startups, commissioning, and equipment validation
• Train customer personnel and provide technical support
• Serve as the primary technical representative at customer sites

Why Join RapidVisionPak?

• $40-$50/hour DOE
• MICP Bonus Program
• Overtime opportunities
• Travel expense reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Extensive training, including Bosch Rexroth controls
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation systems

Military veterans with technical backgrounds in electronics, electrical systems, avionics, automation, instrumentation, maintenance, or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Critical thinker who enjoys solving problems independently
• Comfortable working directly with customers
• Willingness to travel 50-60%, including frequent weekend travel