Field Service Technician: Electrical & PLC Installations

Key Technical Solutions, Inc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Technical Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician for Northeast Wisconsin to support commissioning, installation, start-up, warranty, and service trips across North America.

The role involves direct customer engagement and complex electrical/electro-mechanical work. You will install and maintain electrical control systems, modify prototypes, set up test equipment, and train customers while traveling up to 60%.

Qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI programming.
• Servo programming experience.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design and maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Basic arithmetic/algebra/geometry.
• Knowledge of electronics and processors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and resolution for electrical problems before, during, and after shipment of machinery.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems.
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct deviations.
• Set up and operate test equipment and record results.
• Assemble electrical/electronic systems per engineering data.
• Commissioning, start-up, and repair/refurbishment of complex equipment at customer sites.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and resolve problems.
• Instruct/train customers in correct equipment operation.
• Maintain troubleshooting records and produce clear technical reports.
• Modify and maintain PLC/HMI programs.
• Remote troubleshooting and site support.
• When not traveling, work in shop on wiring, panel building, programming, and testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI

Servo programming

Mechanical knowledge

Reading schematics/drawings

Arithmetic/geometry basics

Electronic/electronics knowledge

Production/processing knowledge

Hand tools

Independent work

Customer-focused

English proficiency

Job description

Key Technical Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician for Northeast Wisconsin to support commissioning, installation, start-up, warranty, and service trips across North America.

The role involves direct customer engagement and complex electrical/electro-mechanical work. You will install and maintain electrical control systems, modify prototypes, set up test equipment, and train customers while traveling up to 60%.