Field Service Engineer - Industrial Automation (Travel)

Lincoln Electric; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide on-site and in-house support for various industrial automation equipment. The role entails troubleshooting, installation, startup, and training, with an 80–100% travel expectation across customer facilities and company locations.

Candidates should have PLC/HMI programming experience, familiarity with safety systems, and robotics or automation background.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs/HMIs and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with safety systems and fieldbus networks
• Robotics and automation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide field service support including troubleshooting, repair, installation, maintenance, and training at customer facilities or company locations
• Deliver consistent, high-quality customer service experiences
• Perform industrial troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, PLC, HMI, networks, and Fieldbus systems
• Travel up to 80–100% to install, start-up, or support projects
• Document all work and identify future opportunities with customers

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Safety systems

Networks/Fieldbus

Robotics

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in electrical/mechanical/mechatronics/robotics

2+ years electrical troubleshooting experience

Job description

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide on-site and in-house support for various industrial automation equipment. The role entails troubleshooting, installation, startup, and training, with an 80–100% travel expectation across customer facilities and company locations.

Candidates should have PLC/HMI programming experience, familiarity with safety systems, and robotics or automation background.