Field Service Engineer: Printing & Automation (Travel)

Software Placement Group; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Travel expense reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Field Electrical & Service Engineer to support installation, maintenance, and remote troubleshooting for automated printing equipment across North America. This full-time role blends office work in Erlanger with field travel to customer sites.

You will read schematics, program PLC/HMI, diagnose electrical and control issues, and ensure safety standards while delivering high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field service experience.
• Experience with electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, servo drives.
• Ability to travel across North America.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Interface with clients and contractors to plan, schedule, and execute project activities.
• On-site Activities: Test, maintain, and repair electrical systems, components, and automated machinery, with daily support to internal teams and customers.
• Field Service & Technical Support: Install, debug, start-up printing machines; perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs; provide on-site training.
• Electrical / Engineering Duties: Read schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC/HMI code; troubleshoot control systems including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, sensors.
• Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical problems related to electrical, control, and mechanical systems.
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports and service records; propose solutions.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure adherence to safety protocols in-house and at customer sites.
• Communication: Convey technical information and updates to technical and non-technical personnel.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Automation

Field service

PLC/HMI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent field service experience

Tools

PLC systems

HMI software

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Field Electrical & Service Engineer to support installation, maintenance, and remote troubleshooting for automated printing equipment across North America. This full-time role blends office work in Erlanger with field travel to customer sites.

You will read schematics, program PLC/HMI, diagnose electrical and control issues, and ensure safety standards while delivering high-quality service and customer satisfaction.