Field Service Engineer - Remote & Onsite Automation

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize advanced automated manufacturing equipment at customer sites around Reno. You will diagnose issues, perform retrofits, and support customers with on-site and remote help.

The role requires mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to read schematics, and strong customer communication. Travel is mostly within the Reno area with some overnight trips as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Experience servicing industrial automation equipment or SMT equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, and start up automated equipment at customer facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, software, and process-related issues.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system diagrams.
• Train customer operators and maintenance staff on operation and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Problem solving

Windows OS

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

SMT equipment

Industrial automation

Job description

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize advanced automated manufacturing equipment at customer sites around Reno. You will diagnose issues, perform retrofits, and support customers with on-site and remote help.

The role requires mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to read schematics, and strong customer communication. Travel is mostly within the Reno area with some overnight trips as needed.