Field Service Technician - Automation & Robotic Systems (Travel)

Addtronics; Deep River (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Colanar, an Addtronics company, seeks an entry-level Field Service Technician to join our automation team. This role offers hands-on work with robotic systems in our facility and at customer sites across North America, focusing on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades of automated equipment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically and electrically adept, enjoys travel, and can communicate clearly with customers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification, trade school training, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, robotics, controls systems, or manufacturing equipment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities to perform equipment installations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues involving power distribution, wiring, sensors, controls, and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues, including alignment problems, component failures, and operational performance concerns.
• Assemble, repair, and rebuild automation equipment in a controlled manufacturing environment to ensure reliability and quality.
• Execute maintenance programs designed to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Perform equipment testing, calibration, adjustments, and verification procedures to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and customer teams to resolve technical challenges and implement improvements.
• Provide customers with technical support and training related to equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall system functionality.
• Maintain detailed service records, work orders, punch lists, inventory usage, and customer communications.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Robotics familiarity

Customer interaction

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC basics

HMI familiarity

VFDs knowledge

Electrical schematics reading

Wiring diagrams reading

Job description

Colanar, an Addtronics company, seeks an entry-level Field Service Technician to join our automation team. This role offers hands-on work with robotic systems in our facility and at customer sites across North America, focusing on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades of automated equipment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically and electrically adept, enjoys travel, and can communicate clearly with customers.