Field Service Automation Technician-Travel & Flexible Hours

mehnert GmbH; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

mehnert GmbH in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Field Service Automation Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation equipment at customer sites. You will verify wiring, perform I/O checks, and support startup activities alongside controls engineers and project managers.

This role requires 5+ years of hands-on field service experience, an associate degree or equivalent, strong customer communication, and the ability to travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on field service of industrial automation systems.
• Associate degree or equivalent; journeyman/trade certification preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and on-site problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical field efforts independently.
• Strong communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Install industrial automation equipment across manufacturing environments.
• Perform system repairs, upgrades, and retrofits.
• Support commissioning: pneumatic/wiring verification, I/O checkout, and system testing.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems during startups.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance per OEM specs.
• Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and project managers; avoid scope creep.
• Document work and complete field service reports on time.
• Maintain safety procedures, PPE, LOTO and JHA compliance.

Skills

5+ years field service experience

Customer-facing communication

Troubleshooting skills

Leadership in field

MS Word / Outlook / Excel / Teams

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or equivalent

Journeyman's certificate or apprenticeship in Millwright/Electrician

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Job description

mehnert GmbH in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Field Service Automation Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation equipment at customer sites. You will verify wiring, perform I/O checks, and support startup activities alongside controls engineers and project managers.

This role requires 5+ years of hands-on field service experience, an associate degree or equivalent, strong customer communication, and the ability to travel up to 80%.