Field Service Engineer – Automation & Robotics (75% Travel)

Amcor LLC; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Evansville seeks a technical field service professional to support installation, startup, and maintenance of automated packaging equipment. You will test, validate, and deploy systems, and provide on-site troubleshooting and operator training.

Travel up to 75% is required; a technical associate degree plus 3–5+ years in automation or field service is expected. Strong teamwork and safety practices are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5+ years experience in field service, automation, manufacturing, controls, or equipment commissioning.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and automation systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and deployment of new and rebuilt automated equipment.
• Perform equipment testing and validation prior to production startup and customer acceptance.
• Provide on-site support for equipment installation, service, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operator training.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.
• Support PLCs, HMIs, robotic systems, motion control systems, VFDs, and related automation hardware.
• Partner with engineering, project management, manufacturing, maintenance, and plant operations teams.
• Follow and promote safe work practices throughout all job functions.
• Share responsibility for rotating after-hours field service coverage.

Skills

Field service

Automation

Electrical systems

Process troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Robotics

Motion control

VFDs

AutoCAD

Job description

Amcor Evansville seeks a technical field service professional to support installation, startup, and maintenance of automated packaging equipment. You will test, validate, and deploy systems, and provide on-site troubleshooting and operator training.

Travel up to 75% is required; a technical associate degree plus 3–5+ years in automation or field service is expected. Strong teamwork and safety practices are essential in this role.