Field Service Technician

James David Staffing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

James David Staffing is seeking a Field Service Technician for a robotics and industrial automation client with a location in Fenton, MI. The role involves on-site installation, startup and commissioning to ensure systems run correctly.

You will diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues, perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, configure sensors, and train customers on safe operation. Travel to sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or related field
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, or servicing industrial robotic equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read schematics and manuals
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites as needed
• Experience with FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, or Universal Robots is a plus

Responsibilities

• Install robotic systems and automation equipment at customer sites
• Handle startup, commissioning and testing to ensure proper operation
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Perform preventive maintenance and document service work
• Configure and calibrate sensors and vision systems
• Train customers on safe operation and usage
• Travel to customer sites as required

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

On-site customer service

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Robotics/Mechatronics/Industrial Automation

Tools

FANUC

ABB

Yaskawa

KUKA

Universal Robots

Job description

We're placing a Field Service Technician for a client in robotics and industrial automation with a location in Fenton, MI.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll install robotic systems and automation equipment at customer sites, then handle startup, commissioning, and testing to get everything running right. Day to day you're diagnosing and fixing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, doing preventive maintenance, and reading schematics and manuals to track down problems. You'll also configure and calibrate sensors and vision systems, train customers on safe operation, and document your service work as you go. Travel to customer sites comes with the territory, so you're comfortable being on the road when a job calls for it.

What We're Looking For:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or a related field
• Hands on experience installing, maintaining, or servicing industrial robotic equipment
• Comfort with electrical systems, PLCs, motor controls, and general automation equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work from technical drawings and manuals
• Valid driver's license and able to travel to customer sites as needed
• Experience with FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, or Universal Robots is a plus but not required