Field Service Technician

Linde plc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an onsite Automation Technician to diagnose, install and optimize customer machines. You will travel ~50% to service sites, perform equipment installations, and collaborate with a National Market Manager on new opportunities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and 5 years of electrical experience in manufacturing. Welding experience is a plus and independence with teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Technical Degree in Electronics preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record required.
• Five years of experience in electrical work within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Welding or cutting experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computers or PC applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50%, including occasional overnight or weeklong trips.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion acknowledged in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer machines onsite to diagnose problems and recommend solutions.
• Survey machines to establish baselines, analyze productivity gains, present findings, and implement solutions.
• Install new machines per manufacturer standards.
• Collaborate with National Market Manager to propose new machines to customers.
• Ensure equipment is safe after repairs and provide monthly activity/billing reports.
• Attend service trainings to stay current with technologies and offerings.
• Work with regional technicians in a team environment.
• Support an inclusive workplace valuing diversity and belonging.

Skills

Electrical work

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Teamwork

Independent work

Computers proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree in Electronics preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Charlotte, NC, United States | req33747 Work Schedule: 1st Shift

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will analyze customer machines onsite to diagnose problems and independently recommend solutions through service or equipment sales
• Survey customer machines to establish baseline efficiencies, analyze potential productivity gains and savings, present findings, and implement solutions independently
• You are going to install new machines according to manufacturer installation standards
• Collaborate with National Market Manager(s) to propose new machines to existing and new customers
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition after repairs are completed
• Provide monthly reporting of activities and billings to the National Automation Service Manager
• You are expected to attend service trainings to stay current with the latest technologies and offerings
• Work collaboratively within a team environment alongside other regional technicians
• Thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique perspective and fosters respect, integrity, and belonging

What makes you great

• You hold a High School Diploma or GED required; Technical Degree in Electronics preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record required
• You have five years of experience in electrical work within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Welding or cutting experience is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computers or PC applications
• You have a willingness and ability to travel approximately 50%, including occasional overnight or weeklong trips
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• You are encouraged to contribute to an inclusive workplace that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.