Field Automation Technician

The JAM l People in Robotics; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with leading-edge automation technology

Exposure to diverse manufacturing environments

Excellent growth potential

Job summary

A rapidly growing industrial automation company is seeking a Field Service Automation Technician to join their team. This role involves maintaining and optimizing advanced electromechanical and robotic equipment at customer sites across the United States. Candidates should have over 2 years of relevant experience and be comfortable with significant travel. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and excellent growth potential in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a plant mechanic, automation technician, or field service engineer.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with electrical troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working with robotics, PLCs, or factory automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electromechanical packaging equipment and robotic systems.
• Support the deployment and commissioning of new mobile automation units.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Experience with robotics

Proficient with hand tools

Attention to detail

Tools

Computer-based maintenance systems

Job description

Field Automation Technician / Field Service Technician / Field Service Engineer

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing industrial automation business transforming packaging and assembly operations for major food and beverage brands. By combining robotics, mobility, and modular automation, they deliver cutting‑edge manufacturing systems that can be deployed directly at customer sites — helping to reduce costs, increase flexibility, and modernize production.

They operate state‑of‑the‑art automated facilities across multiple U.S. regions and are expanding quickly as demand for their innovative mobile manufacturing technology accelerates.

The Role

As a Field Service Automation Technician, you’ll be part of a highly skilled technical team responsible for maintaining and optimizing advanced electromechanical and robotic equipment at customer sites nationwide. This is a hands‑on field role involving frequent travel, working on innovative automation systems that bring production capabilities directly to client locations. We are looking for Road Warriors who want to represent a top company.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electromechanical packaging equipment, robotic systems, compressors, and related automation hardware
• Support the deployment, setup, and commissioning of new mobile automation units
• Perform equipment changeovers and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues
• Work with engineering and operations teams to improve performance and uptime
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and document work in the CMMS system
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a plant mechanic, automation technician, or field service engineer
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with electrical troubleshooting
• Comfortable working with robotics, PLCs, factory automation equipment, Automated Machinery or similar
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 90–100% across the U.S. Proximity to a major airport would be handy
• Proficient with hand tools and computer‑based maintenance systems
• Self‑starter with a sense of urgency, ownership, and attention to detail

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work with leading‑edge automation and robotics technology
• Exposure to diverse manufacturing environments nationwide
• Excellent growth potential with a rapidly scaling automation company

If you’re an experienced technician who thrives on solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges — and you’re excited about the future of mobile automation — we’d love to speak with you.