Field Service Technician

Design Hire LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to provide on-site troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and commissioning of industrial electrical control panels, motor control systems, and related automation equipment.

The role involves traveling to customer facilities to diagnose electrical and control system issues, perform repairs, and ensure equipment operates safely and reliably.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in industrial electrical maintenance or field service.
• Experience troubleshooting motor controls, relays, contactors, and VFDs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities to troubleshoot, service, repair, and maintain industrial electrical control panels and motor control systems.
• Diagnose electrical and control system failures involving motor starters, relays, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Perform electrical testing, wiring repairs, component replacements, and system modifications.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Field service

PLC troubleshooting

VFD knowledge

Electrical schematics

Testing equipment

Read diagrams

Education

Technical degree

Electrical training

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical testing tools

PLC/HMI knowledge

Job description

Madison, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to provideon-site troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and commissioning of industrialelectrical control panels, motor control systems, and related automationequipment. This position involves traveling to customer facilities to diagnoseelectrical and control system issues, perform repairs, and ensure equipment operatessafely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities to troubleshoot, service,repair, and maintain industrial electrical control panels and motorcontrol systems.
  
• Diagnose electrical and control system failures involvingmotor starters, contactors, relays, VFDs, soft starters, PLCs, and relatedcomponents.
  
• Perform electrical testing, wiring repairs, componentreplacements, and system modifications on industrial control equipment.
  
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and functionaltesting of new and existing control panels and motor control systems.
  
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams,panel layouts, and technical documentation to identify and resolveequipment issues.
  
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motor controls, power distributioncircuits, sensors, and industrial automation equipment.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance, system inspections, andoperational testing to improve equipment reliability and minimizedowntime.
  
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and customerpersonnel to resolve technical issues and recommend repairs or equipmentupgrades.
  
• Document service activities, troubleshooting findings,repairs, and recommendations through detailed field service reports.
  
• Follow applicable electrical safety procedures, includinglockout/tagout and NFPA 70E requirements.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial electricalmaintenance, field service, controls troubleshooting, or a relatedtechnical role.
  
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical control panels,motor controls, and electrical power distribution systems.
  
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical components,control circuits, motor starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs.
  
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiringdiagrams, and technical manuals.
  
• Experience using multimeters and other electrical diagnosticand testing equipment.
  
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, industrial automation systems,and control panel wiring.
  
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and industrial electrical safetypractices.
  
• Experience with UL 508A industrial control panels preferred.
  
• Technical degree, associate degree, or vocational training inElectrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or a relatedfield preferred.
  
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer serviceskills with the ability to work independently in the field.
  
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customerfacilities as required.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.