Field Service Engineer – Remote, Travel‑Heavy (US)

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

BW Papersystems in the United States is seeking hands-on Field Service Technicians and Engineers to install, troubleshoot, commission, and support industrial equipment across North America. This role suits individuals who enjoy travel, machinery, automation, and solving technical challenges in the field.

The position demands travel up to 75–80% with overnight stays; you will diagnose electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical issues, program PLCs, train customers, and document service

Qualifications

  • Field Service Engineer requires Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Controls Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting preferred.
  • Field Service Technician requires Associate degree or technical certificate, or 7+ years on-site experience with related field.

Responsibilities

  • Install, start up, and commission equipment at customer facilities.
  • Troubleshoot and program PLCs and automation controls.
  • Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and controls issues.
  • Perform equipment upgrades, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
  • Train customer operators and maintenance personnel.
  • Document service activities, programming changes, and installation reports.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
  • Maintain a safe, professional work environment.

Skills

PLC programming
Troubleshooting
Customer service
Communication
CAD/SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Controls Engineering or related field
Associate degree or technical certificate in related field (for Technician)

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

BW Papersystems in the United States is seeking hands-on Field Service Technicians and Engineers to install, troubleshoot, commission, and support industrial equipment across North America. This role suits individuals who enjoy travel, machinery, automation, and solving technical challenges in the field.

The position demands travel up to 75–80% with overnight stays; you will diagnose electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical issues, program PLCs, train customers, and document service

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