Field Service Engineer

Delkor Systems, Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

$12,000 sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Delkor Systems, Inc. seeks a Field Service Engineer to install, start up, and test Delkor equipment at customer sites across the United States. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting and customer support to ensure peak performance.

You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to electrical/mechanical issues, train customer personnel, and complete service reports. A strong travel readiness and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification is an associate degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years as Field Service Engineer I or 3+ years related field experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficient with RSLogix 500/5000 and PanelView Plus HMIs.
• Willingness to travel frequently, often on short notice.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up, and test Delkor equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic programming issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, audits, and equipment optimization.
• Train customer personnel on operation and maintenance.
• Complete service reports, documentation, and follow‑up.
• Support equipment checkout, PLC/HMI updates, FATs, and assembly as needed.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in Automated Systems, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

PanelView Plus HMIs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Install, start up, and test Delkor equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic programming issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, audits, and equipment optimization.
• Train customer personnel on operation and maintenance.
• Complete service reports, documentation, and follow‑up.
• Support equipment checkout, PLC/HMI updates, FATs, and assembly as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Automated Systems, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 2+ years as a Field Service Engineer I or 3+ years relevant field experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with RSLogix 500/5000, PanelView Plus HMIs, and reading schematics.
• Ability to travel frequently, often on short notice.
• Excellent communication, organization, and independent work skills.

Physical Requirements

• Regular lifting up to 40 lbs; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and work in production environments.

Work Environment

• 70% travel to customer facilities (industrial production environment).
• 20% work on Delkor’s production floor.
• 10% office‑based work and documentation.

Benefits

• $35.00-$45.00/hour, depending on experience.
• Field Service II and III may be eligible for a $12,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and passport with no travel restrictions.

Why Join Delkor?

You’ll be part of a supportive, skilled team building industry‑leading automation solutions. We value safety, quality, and continuous improvement - and we invest in employee development.

Delkor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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