Field Service Engineer - Printing Machinery (Regional Travel)

NPPS, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Excellent benefits

Income potential >$100k

Job summary

NPPS, Inc. is seeking a field service engineer to install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on complex automation equipment at commercial printing plants in the Midwest.

The role requires traveling regionally and nationally (over 50%), with responsibilities including reading schematics and discussing technical issues by phone. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, and living near a major airport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with control systems including HMIs and PLCs.
• Ability to read schematics and discuss technical issues over the phone.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally (over 50%).
• Must live near a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and preventive maintenance of automation equipment at commercial printing plants.
• Travel over 50% regionally and nationally.
• Discuss and diagnose technical issues with customers by phone and on-site when needed.

Skills

Control systems

HMIs

PLCs

Schematic reading

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics degree

Tools

Diagnostics software

Industrial controls software

Job description

NPPS, Inc. is seeking a field service engineer to install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on complex automation equipment at commercial printing plants in the Midwest.

The role requires traveling regionally and nationally (over 50%), with responsibilities including reading schematics and discussing technical issues by phone. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, and living near a major airport is preferred.