Field Service Engineer

Advantage Technical; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) + matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bonuses

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT to install, commission, and support industrial automation systems across customer sites. The role demands hands-on troubleshooting, customer interaction, and ongoing optimization of control systems.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in automation with PLCs/DCS, travel up to 50%, and resides within 50 miles of West Valley City, UT. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this direct-hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in industrial automation or control systems.
• 2+ years with PLCs, DCS, industrial networking, or system integration.
• Willing to travel up to 50% to client sites; reside within 50 miles of West Valley City, UT.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support industrial automation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC, DCS, networking, instrumentation, and system integration issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.
• Provide onsite and remote technical assistance to customers.
• Complete engineering documentation and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project standards.
• Provide after-hours support when required.

Skills

PLCs & DCS

Industrial networking

System integration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually + Bonus

Build Your Career in Industrial Automation

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and supporting cutting-edge automation systems? Join a growing team where you'll play a key role in troubleshooting, commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing industrial control systems across a variety of customer sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer looking to advance their career in automation, controls, and field service engineering.

Benefits

Benefits vary by client and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) + matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bonuses

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, process control, or control systems.
• 2+ years of experience with PLCs, DCS systems, industrial networking, or system integration.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to customer and project sites.
• Must reside within 50 miles of West Valley City, UT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, maintenance, and support of automation systems.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Job Duties

• Install, configure, commission, and support industrial automation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC, DCS, networking, instrumentation, and system integration issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, upgrades, repairs, and system optimizations.
• Support customer operations through onsite and remote technical assistance.
• Complete engineering documentation, reports, and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project standards.
• Provide after-hours support when required.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top‑talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward‑looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.