Field Service Tech II - PLC & Packaging Machinery Expert

Serac; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serac is seeking a Field Service Technician II to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain liquid filling, capping, and packaging machines at customer sites across North & South America, with international support.

This hands-on, travel-intensive role requires diagnosing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control issues, performing preventive maintenance, and training operators while coordinating with engineering teams for root-cause feedback in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronic Technology or related field
• Equivalent hands-on experience may substitute for formal education
• 80%+ travel
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in industrial environments

Responsibilities

• Install & Commission Equipment: Start up new and refurbished filling, capping, and packaging machines
• Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control issues to minimize downtime
• PLC Diagnostics: Modify and debug PLC logic as needed (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Customer Support: Train operators and maintenance teams; support trials, upgrades, and format changes
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform inspections, upgrades, and reliability improvements
• Documentation: Complete detailed service reports and provide root-cause feedback to engineering teams
• Collaboration: Work closely with Electrical Engineering, Project Teams, and Global Service groups

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Customer support

Documentation

Collaboration

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electronic Technology

Equivalent hands-on experience substitute

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Serac is seeking a Field Service Technician II to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain liquid filling, capping, and packaging machines at customer sites across North & South America, with international support.

This hands-on, travel-intensive role requires diagnosing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control issues, performing preventive maintenance, and training operators while coordinating with engineering teams for root-cause feedback in industrial environments.