Industrial Field Service Technician (80% Travel)

Life in Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot is seeking an Industrial Field Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized manufacturing machinery. This role requires up to 80% travel, primarily domestic, with some trips to Mexico, and includes heavy lifting up to 55 pounds.

Expect a hands-on position working with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, and coordinating with engineering and service teams to complete on-site

Formación

• Technical diploma or degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of technical service experience if no engineering degree.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsabilidades

• Travel to customer facilities to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Identify failures, determine root causes, and develop repair solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, and improvements.
• Evaluate repair requirements, parts, resources, and timelines.
• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical prints.
• Utilize diagnostic tools including multimeters, oscilloscopes, micrometers, and calipers.
• Assist with machine assembly and equipment builds as needed.
• Coordinate service schedules and report findings to customers and internal teams.
• Document repairs and service activities in Salesforce; prepare reports.
• Identify opportunities for replacement parts and ongoing support.
• Travel to Mexico, as needed.

Conocimientos

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Read schematics

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Valid driver's license

Manual handling

Educación

Engineering diploma/degree

3–5 years field service experience (no degree)

Herramientas

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Micrometers

Calipers

Descripción del empleo

Industrial Field Service Technician | Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic Troubleshooting | Travel

Salary: $36 - $40 per hour

A bit about us:

Join an established industrial equipment manufacturer as a Field Service Technician, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining specialized manufacturing machinery. This position requires approximately 80% travel, primarily domestic, with occasional travel to Mexico as needed. Technicians are typically home on weekends, although some projects may require extended travel lasting 1-2 weeks. Ideal candidates bring strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting experience.

Why join us?

• Work with specialized industrial equipment supporting precision manufacturing operations.
• Gain exposure to complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technologies.
• Enjoy a hands‑on position combining technical troubleshooting, machine installation, and customer interaction.
• Work independently while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and customer support teams.
• Build technical expertise through exposure to different equipment and manufacturing environments.

Job Details

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.

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Candidates without an engineering degree should have 3‑5 years of experience providing technical service to customers.
• 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.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently at customer facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel 80% or more based on customer requirements.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds, reach overhead, and stoop to floor level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PLC troubleshooting or programming knowledge.
• Experience servicing CNC machines, industrial automation equipment, or specialized manufacturing machinery.
• Previous customer‑facing field service experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.