Field Service Engineer - Automotive & Industrial Controls

Dürr; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr in the United States seeks a field service technician to diagnose equipment issues at automotive and industrial sites, perform repairs, and restore production. Travel is required to customer locations to keep painting systems running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control systems, support startup and commissioning, verify installations, record baseline readings, and coordinate with customers, engineering, and project teams to resolve field issues.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field service, commissioning, or maintenance experience with paint systems, industrial automation, or related manufacturing equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of PLC diagnostics, such as Allen-Bradley.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and equipment specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently at customer sites and explain findings clearly to customers and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime, weekends, or holidays as customer needs require.

Responsibilities

• Travel to automotive and industrial customer sites to diagnose equipment issues, make repairs, and restore production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues. Perform planned service, equipment inspections, and emergency repairs.
• Support equipment startup and commissioning by verifying installations, debugging controls, recording baseline readings, and assisting with production trials and ramp-up.
• Help assess and balance paint booths and curing ovens using airflow, pressure, and temperature measurements.
• Document findings, repairs, and recommended follow-up. Work with customers, engineering, and project teams to resolve field issues.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Independent troubleshooting

Willing to travel

Job description

Dürr in the United States seeks a field service technician to diagnose equipment issues at automotive and industrial sites, perform repairs, and restore production. Travel is required to customer locations to keep painting systems running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control systems, support startup and commissioning, verify installations, record baseline readings, and coordinate with customers, engineering, and project teams to resolve field issues.