Field Automation Engineer – Metals (Travel 50-70%)

Integrated Mill Systems; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Safe Harbor Match

Medical (PPO & HSA)

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Allstate: Accident & Critical Illness

Work Site benefits

Paid Time Off options (PTO & Vacation)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Integrated Mill Systems (IMS) is a process automation solutions provider seeking a Field Systems Engineer to service customer equipment and contribute to small engineering projects in Indiana. The role emphasizes basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and timely service records.

The position requires 4+ years in field service, an engineering degree or equivalent automation experience, and travel 50-70% domestically. On-call and regular Monday–Friday schedules apply.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial automation.
• Qualified entry-level candidates will be considered.
• Basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance and repair on designated equipment.
• Completing Preventative Maintenance and field modifications.
• Maintaining customer service logs & internal service records in a timely manner.
• Maintaining daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up.
• Identifying and participating in sales opportunities such as new contracts, contract renewals, & system sales.
• Emergency call out service on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance and repair on designated equipment.
• Completing Preventative Maintenance and field modifications.
• Keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs & internal service records in a timely manner.
• Maintaining daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up.
• Identifying and participating in sales opportunities such as new contracts, contract renewals, & system sales.
• Emergency call out service on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience in industrial automation

Tools

PLC troubleshooting (AB, Siemens, GE)

Drive troubleshooting (Siemens, ABB, AB)

HMI packages

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Visio)

Job description

Integrated Mill Systems (IMS) is a process automation solutions provider seeking a Field Systems Engineer to service customer equipment and contribute to small engineering projects in Indiana. The role emphasizes basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and timely service records.

The position requires 4+ years in field service, an engineering degree or equivalent automation experience, and travel 50-70% domestically. On-call and regular Monday–Friday schedules apply.