Field Service Technician / Engineer - San Diego

Rust Automation & Controls Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Extensive training and professional发展

Job summary

Rust Automation & Controls is seeking a motivated Field Service Technician to support customers across the Western United States. This role focuses on hands-on instrumentation service, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair while working independently in a variety of industrial environments.

You will travel regionally, apply instrumentation knowledge to diagnose issues, and adhere to safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree or technical certification and field service exposure.
• Proficient with instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and repair.
• Strong safety and environmental compliance mindset.
• Willingness to travel extensively within defined territory.

Responsibilities

• Daily travel to diverse customer sites across multiple industrial environments.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instrumentation equipment.
• Apply apprenticeship-level instrumentation training to field tasks.
• Adhere to customer safety, operational, and environmental requirements.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Maintain strong communication with internal service and management teams.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical basics

Instrumentation systems

Hand tools & electronic test equipment

Computer literacy

Customer-facing communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Travel-ready

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in a technical field

Job description

Position Overview

Position: Instrumentation / Field Service Technician

Location: San Diego / Western United States

Rust Automation & Controls is seeking a motivated Field Service Technician to support customers across the Western United States. This role focuses on hands-on instrumentation service, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair while working independently in a variety of industrial environments and collaborating with internal service and management teams.

Key objectives include:

• Providing reliable and professional field service support to customers


• Applying strong technical aptitude to instrumentation, calibration, and repair activities


• Supporting customer operations through responsive, high-quality service execution


• Adapting to varying industrial environments and customer site requirements

Role & Responsibilities

The Field Service Technician will support customers throughout the Rust Automation & Controls service region, working independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with internal teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily travel to a diverse customer base across multiple industrial environments


• Applying instrumentation knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, and service equipment


• Successful completion and application of apprenticeship-level instrumentation training


• Adapting to customer-specific safety, operational, and environmental requirements


• Performing hands-on troubleshooting, calibration, and repair activities


• Utilizing hand tools and electronic testing equipment to diagnose and resolve issues


• Maintaining professionalism, safety compliance, and quality standards in the field


• Regional travel within the following states: UT, CA, CO, WY, NV, ID, MT, ND, HI

Qualifications & Profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement)


• Associate Degree in a technical field (required)


• Field service or industrial experience (required)


• Instrumentation training or apprenticeship experience (required)


• Calibration and/or metrology experience (preferred)


• Safety certifications or credentials (preferred)


• Remote role but must reside in this territory

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated basic electrical and mechanical knowledge


• Knowledge of instrumentation systems (required)


• Ability to use hand tools and electronic testing equipment


• Strong computer proficiency and communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality


• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing communication skills


• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment


• Self-motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills


• Dependable, punctual, and accountable for assigned responsibilities


• Curiosity and desire to learn and develop professionally


• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work flexible schedules


• Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation based on education and experience


• Stability and security of a family-owned organization


• Extensive training and professional development opportunities


• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Competitive paid time off


• Life insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Company Vehicle

Is This You?

• Do you enjoy hands-on technical work in industrial environments?


• Do you take pride in solving problems and supporting customer operations?


• Do you thrive working independently while representing a trusted organization?


• Do you value learning, growth, and long-term career stability?

If you answered YES , Rust Automation & Controls would love to welcome you to our family.

Rust Automation and Controls is a family-owned industrial instrumentation and automation sales company founded in 1976 and headquartered in West Jordan, Utah. For more than 50 years, we have support customers across the Western United States with measurement and control solutions that keep critical operations running. While headquartered in Utah, our experienced sales team is located throughout our territory, delivering responsive local support backed by deep technical expertise. We serve industries including oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, manufacturing, food and beverage, and life sciences, offering products, application support, training, and ongoing service.