Field Service Technician, Electrical, PCR

BOBST; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Pay

Per diem travel allowance

Travel time compensation

Health, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holiday pay

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bobst North America is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician (Electrical) for the corrugated, folder-gluer line. You will service machines, install, relocate equipment, and train customers across the US/Canada.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in packaging, electrical engineering background, and strong troubleshooting. This role requires 85–95% travel and offers comprehensive benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in packaging/finishing converting as an electrician on Bobst folder-gluers or similar equipment.
• Background in electrical engineering.
• Diagnosing faults and making recommendations in customer environments.
• Knowledgeable with VFDs, servo drives, PLCs.
• Basic computer programming.
• Electrical & electronic circuit wiring and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair and installation of machines; relocation of equipment.
• Customer training; preventative maintenance; parts orders.
• Troubleshooting problems and recommending service programs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

VFDs/servo drives

Troubleshooting

PLC logic

Hand & power tools

Basic programming

Education

Electrical/Electro-mechanical engineering

Technical school/college in technology

Tools

Bobst equipment experience

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Bobst North America named to Forbes Best Midsize Employers List 3 years in a row! Do you want to be a part of a Global organization within the packaging industry? Did you know that around half of the packaging used today has been touched by a BOBST machine?

At BOBST we put customer service at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a new team member to join us to provide world class service for world class machines!

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician (FST), Electrical, for the corrugated, folder-gluer product line. The FST provides timely and efficient machine repairs and installations primarily for customers in the corrugated board, litho-laminating product line. This individual will serve as the front-line representative for the BOBST product range.

• 85-95% TRAVEL REQUIRED – Candidates must have flexibility to travel extensively throughout US and Canada. Ideal candidate located within 1 hour from a major international airport.

The FST is at the core of an extensive support network of service personnel worldwide. This trusted advisor is the key customer representative, responsible for confirming, clarifying, and meeting the customers’ expectations at every stage of contact and on every service, project relating to our machines. The FST possesses a strong background in the principles of electrical and mechanical engineering. They think logically and enjoy solving problems with creativity, diligence and above all else, focus on excellent customer service.

Principle Responsibilities

Machine Service (electrical & mechanical), including the repair and installation of new machines, relocation of existing equipment, customer training, preventative maintenance, ordering parts necessary to perform installations and repair, troubleshooting problems and proactively recommend the necessary service and maintenance programs.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the packaging industry or finishing converting industry working as an electrician on Bobst folder-gluers or similar equipment
• Background in electrical engineering
• Diagnosing faults and make recommendations in customer environment.
• Knowledgeable with VFDs, Servo drives, PLC logics
• Basic computer programming
• Electrical & electronic circuits wiring and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of hand and power tools

To be considered for this role, candidates should have

• Strong analysis skills and attention to detail
• Independent, responsible work style
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Fluency with metric system

Compensation & Benefits

In good faith and in alignment with current market data, the base salary for this position is estimated to range between $75,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for

• Overtime Pay (OT)
• Per diem allowance during travel
• Travel time compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of all benefits available. Additional programs and perks may apply depending on eligibility and location.

Join us – and grow with us. BOBST is an engineering company, pioneering intelligent solutions that shape the future of the packaging world. At BOBST, you make an impact on a global scale – through innovation and advanced technology. You grow by mastering challenges – in a team that strives for excellence. And you enjoy a culture of a family-run enterprise, where values are truly lived. With the combined forces of more than 6400 people and business activities in more than 50 countries, we are positioned as the innovation leader in our industry.

Education

• Technical school or college related to technology science, Electrical Engineering, Electro-mechanical Engineering