High Paying Senior Field Service Tech | Robotics & Industrial Automation

Nova-Automation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Overtime opportunities

Company-paid travel and lodging

Relocation assistance

Per diem

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

NOVA Automation in Denver, CO is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, service, and troubleshoot robotic and automated systems at customer sites. This field-based role offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for overtime, paid training, and relocation assistance.

You will travel 50–75% weekly, support customers on site and remotely, and collaborate with parts and service teams to ensure full lifecycle success of our systems.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and robotics in industrial settings.
• Strong electrical and mechanical hands-on skills.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% weekly.
• Professional communication in customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, robot and PLC issues at customer sites.
• Install, service, and perform preventive maintenance on robotic systems.
• Support customers on site and remotely throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Provide field feedback to engineering for improvements.
• Travel 50–75% in weekly cycles (Mon–Fri).

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial robotics familiarity

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

Trade school certification

Military technical background

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Fanuc robotics

Kawasaki robots

Job description

Field Service Technician | Robotics & Industrial Automation

Denver, CO (Field-Based) | Full-Time | $50 to $55/hr. DOE + Overtime + Paid Training

About the Role

NOVA Automation builds advanced automation systems, including robotics, material handling, and packaging, for industrial clients across the U.S. and internationally. Service is a core part of our business. Our field service and parts teams support customers for the full life of their systems.

We're looking for a self-motivated technician who can solve problems creatively. You'll work with a high degree of autonomy in the field, backed by a small, tight-knit team, and your work will have a visible impact on our customers and the business. There's real room to grow in scope, pay, and influence over how our systems are built and supported.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, robotand PLC issues at customer sites.
• Install, service, and perform preventive maintenance on robotic and automated systems.
• Support customers on site and remotely through the full life of their equipment alongside our parts and service teams.
• Share field feedback with engineering. You see real-world system performance most people never do, and we want your input.
• Travel 50 to 75%, typically in weekly increments (out Monday, home by Friday).

Required

• PLC troubleshooting and industrial robotics familiarity (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred).
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, comfortable diagnosing and repairing systems hands-on.
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to learn new systems quickly on the job.
• Professionalism and strong customer service skills in a customer-facing role.
• Ability to travel 50 to 75% on a weekly rotation.

Preferred

• PLC programming, not just troubleshooting.
• Experience with specific robot OEMs (Fanuc,Kawasaki,Yaskawa, etc.).
• Prior industrial or manufacturing field service experience.
• Trade school certification or military technical background.

Compensation & Benefits

• $50 to $55/hour based on experience. Placement reflects PLC and robotics depth, autonomy in the field, and how quickly you ramp up on our systems.
• Overtime opportunities, plus paid training and certifications in robotics, PLCs, and automation systems.
• Health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching,PTO.
• Home every weekend. Company-paid travel and lodging, per diem.
• Keep your own travel points and miles. Paid airport lounge access.
• Relocation assistance available for out-of-state candidates.

Our Hiring Process

1. Phone interview with the Service Manager.
2. In-person interview with leadership and the technical team, including an in-depth technical conversation and an informal, hands‑on discussion of your experience.
3. Final interview with leadership, followed by an offer.