Field Service Technician

Sterling Engineering; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

All travel expenses covered

Overtime opportunities

Flexible PTO

401(k) with Empower

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a field service technician to operate and support advanced robotic welding systems at customer facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair automation equipment while traveling extensively to install and commission cells.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree or hands-on experience, can read blueprints and schematics, and is eager to grow into more advanced robotics roles.

Qualifications

• Technical degree, trade school, engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manufacturing, automation, machine building, welding, fabrication, or maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Interest in robotics, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable traveling Monday-Friday (approximately 85%)

Responsibilities

• Operate and support advanced robotic welding systems at customer facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automation equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic system issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high-quality production.
• Assist with installing and commissioning autonomous robotic welding cells.
• Work alongside engineering teams to solve technical challenges and improve equipment performance.
• Track inventory, document service activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn robotics, vision systems, and software as you grow into more advanced technical responsibilities.

Skills

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Automation

Welding

Blueprints

Education

Technical degree

Job description

85% Travel with your region | All Travel Expenses Paid + Company Credit Card

Love robotics, automation, and hands‑on troubleshooting? Want a career where you can travel, work with cutting‑edge technology, and continuously grow your technical skills? Join a rapidly growing team that's transforming the future of robotic welding.

What You'll Do

• Operate and support advanced robotic welding systems at customer facilities
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automation equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic system issues
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings
• Monitor system performance and ensure high‑quality production
• Assist with installing and commissioning autonomous robotic welding cells
• Work alongside engineering teams to solve technical challenges and improve equipment performance
• Track inventory, document service activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Learn robotics, vision systems, and software as you grow into more advanced technical responsibilities

What We're Looking For

• Technical degree, trade school, engineering degree, or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment
• Manufacturing, automation, machine building, welding, fabrication, or maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Interest in robotics, automation, and emerging technologies
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a willingness to learn
• Comfortable traveling Monday-Friday (approximately 85%)

Why You'll Love It Here

• $34-$39+/hr based on experience
• Plenty of overtime opportunities while traveling
• All travel expenses covered, including hotel, rental car, flights, and a company credit card
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) with Empower
• Clear career growth—from operating robotic systems to preventative maintenance and specialized hardware roles

Grow Your Career

This isn't just another field service job. You'll join a team that's expanding rapidly and offers a defined career path as you build expertise in robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing. Whether you're looking to sharpen your troubleshooting skills or become a robotics specialist, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and grow into increasingly technical roles.

If you're ready to travel, solve complex technical challenges, and work with industry‑leading robotics, we'd love to hear from you!