Field Automation Engineer - Industrial Machinery

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Paid travel

Full benefits package

Comprehensive training

Career development

Job summary

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our team. The role involves extensive travel to customer sites up to 90% and requires strong PLC experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley PLCs.

You will perform programming, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and calibration on automation and packaging equipment. We offer competitive pay at $35–$45 per hour plus overtime, per diem, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field service experience.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, including troubleshooting and programming.
• Background in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to customer sites to perform PLC programming, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and calibration on automation and packaging equipment.
• Train customers on machine operation, PLC programs, and software.
• Troubleshoot electronic, electromechanical, and PLC-controlled systems using schematics and mechanical drawings.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Field Service Technician – $35–$45/hr + OT, Per Diem, Paid Travel & Full Benefits

Looking for a career that offers work/life balance, stability, and growth in a company with a family-oriented culture? We’re seeking experienced Field Service Technicians with strong PLC experience to join our team and advance their careers with specialized training and certifications. This role involves extended travel up to 90% to customer sites. Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive

pay

$35–$45/hr with overtime

• Per diem and paid travel
• Full benefits package
• Comprehensive training and career development
• Opportunity to gain specialized certifications, including PLC programming What You Bring:
• 3+ years of field service experience
• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, including troubleshooting and programming
• Background in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electronic and electromechanical devices
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 90%)

About the Company

We provide service for automation equipment across multiple industries, keeping production lines running efficiently and reliably. What You’ll Do:

• Travel extensively to customer sites to perform PLC programming, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and calibration on automation and packaging equipment
• Train customers on machine operation, PLC programs, and software
• Troubleshoot electronic, electromechanical, and PLC-controlled systems using schematics and mechanical drawings
• Join a company where your work is valued, your skills grow, and long‑term career development is supported Seniority level
• Mid‑Senior level Employment type
• Full-time Job function
• Robotics Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing