Industrial Field Service Technician — 80% Travel

Jobot; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Industrial Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized manufacturing machinery. This role requires approximately 80% travel, primarily domestic with occasional trips to Mexico, and 55+ lb lifting capacity.

You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, read schematics, and document repairs using Salesforce, collaborating with engineering and support teams.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience providing technical service to customers if no engineering degree.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Understanding of industrial electrical controls and how mechanical and electrical systems interact.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and technical prints.
• Experience using hand tools, electrical diagnostic instruments, and precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel 80% or more based on customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control system issues.
• Identify equipment failures, determine root causes, and develop effective repair solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, and machine improvements.
• Evaluate repair requirements, including necessary parts, resources, and estimated completion times.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, engineering prints, and technical documentation.
• Utilize diagnostic and precision measuring equipment, including multimeters, micrometers, calipers, and oscilloscopes.
• Assist with machine assembly and equipment builds as needed.
• Coordinate service schedules and communicate technical findings with customers and internal departments.
• Document completed repairs, replacement parts, and service activities using Salesforce.
• Prepare service reports, expense reports, and required documentation following customer visits.
• Identify opportunities for replacement parts, tooling, and ongoing equipment support.
• Travel to Mexico, as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Read electrical schematics

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Industrial Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized manufacturing machinery. This role requires approximately 80% travel, primarily domestic with occasional trips to Mexico, and 55+ lb lifting capacity.

You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, read schematics, and document repairs using Salesforce, collaborating with engineering and support teams.