Field Service Tech – Packaging Equipment Installations

Nvenia; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nvenia in Wood Dale, IL seeks a Field Service Technician to deliver lifecycle management for packaging machinery. You will install, start up, commission, maintain, repair, audit, and train customers, traveling to sites as required.

The role requires hands-on mechanical/electrical skills, PLC programming (AB), servo drives configuration, and ability to work with customers in time-pressured environments. Significant travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or associates in Mechatronics preferred; related electrical/electronics degrees a plus.
• Minimum five years’ field experience troubleshooting electro‑mechanical machinery.
• Travel up to 80% with overnight stays; customer-facing role requiring clear communication.
• PLC integration experience and servo drive configuration are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and repairs at customer sites.
• Modify mechanical/electrical installations and program PLCs/servos as needed.
• Train customer personnel on operation, safety, and basic maintenance.
• Document activities accurately and provide feedback for product improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Customer communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Mechatronics degree preferred

Electrical/Industrial Electronics degree a plus

Tools

AB CompactLogix PLC

RSLogix500/5000

PanelView HMI

VFD configuration

Robotics familiarity

Job description

Nvenia in Wood Dale, IL seeks a Field Service Technician to deliver lifecycle management for packaging machinery. You will install, start up, commission, maintain, repair, audit, and train customers, traveling to sites as required.

The role requires hands-on mechanical/electrical skills, PLC programming (AB), servo drives configuration, and ability to work with customers in time-pressured environments. Significant travel is expected.