Field Service Engineer

Advantage Technical; Utah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) + matching

PTO

Bonuses

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission, troubleshoot, and support industrial automation and control systems at customer sites.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 2+ years in automation, PLCs/DCS experience, willing to travel up to 50%, and a focus on customer service and documentation. Salary range $80,000-$90,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLCs

DCS

Industrial networking

System integration

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

• 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.

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