Industrial Automation Field Tech: Onsite Startup & Troubleshooting

manpowe; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Field Service Technician Industrial Automation in Sterling Heights, MI to install, startup, and commission automation systems at customer facilities. You will troubleshoot electrical and control issues, validate panels, and test systems to meet project requirements.

Expect to travel as needed, with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with engineers, project managers, and customers to deliver reliable control solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree/technical cert preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years in manufacturing, industrial automation, controls, or related field.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment such as multimeters and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and validation at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation issues to restore uptime safely.
• Assist with panel checkout, wiring validation, and system testing against requirements.
• Integrate PLC-controlled equipment, HMI, VFD, barcode/scanner, and vision systems.
• Document troubleshooting actions and corrective actions per safety and customer requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Safety-focused mindset

Reading schematics

Electrical testing (multimeters)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Multimeters

Network diagnostic tools

Job description

ManpowerGroup seeks a Field Service Technician Industrial Automation in Sterling Heights, MI to install, startup, and commission automation systems at customer facilities. You will troubleshoot electrical and control issues, validate panels, and test systems to meet project requirements.

Expect to travel as needed, with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with engineers, project managers, and customers to deliver reliable control solutions.