Field Controls Technician - HVAC, 75% Travel

Munters; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Training and conference opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Munters is seeking an Intermediate Field Controls Technician to support advanced cooling systems at customer sites across the U.S. This role emphasizes troubleshooting HVAC and controls in field deployments and collaborating with Service, Engineering, and R&D teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of industry experience, works well independently, and can travel extensively. A strong understanding of electrical diagrams and HVAC components is required, with physical capability for 50 lb lifting

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of industry experience or relevant trade school/certification.
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC equipment and controls systems.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of HVAC components including compressors, valves, fans, and heat exchangers.
• Experience working with equipment involving sheet metal, piping, valves, and heat exchangers.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively—up to 75%.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in active industrial/customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer jobsites—up to 75% on average—to troubleshoot and resolve HVAC and controls issues.
• Provide technical support to Field Service Technicians onsite and remotely.
• Troubleshoot controls programs, HMI systems, and unit/system interfaces.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
• Support new product development and testing at Munters facilities.
• Assist with prototype builds and provide feedback to Engineering and R&D.
• Participate in Kaizen and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction projects.
• Work independently while collaborating with Service, Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Controls systems

Reading electrical diagrams

Communication

Heavy lifting

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Trade school/certification

Tools

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Munters is seeking an Intermediate Field Controls Technician to support advanced cooling systems at customer sites across the U.S. This role emphasizes troubleshooting HVAC and controls in field deployments and collaborating with Service, Engineering, and R&D teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of industry experience, works well independently, and can travel extensively. A strong understanding of electrical diagrams and HVAC components is required, with physical capability for 50 lb lifting