Machine Installation Technician

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Impact Business Group is seeking a Machine Installation Technician to install, commission, and validate large custom industrial machinery at customer sites. This role combines mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with PLC diagnostics and equipment startup, with about 50% travel internationally and domestically.

The candidate should have 3+ years of field installation experience on large machinery, strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, and the ability to train customers on operation and

Qualifications

• 3+ years installing machinery at customer sites.
• Hands-on with large custom machinery and industrial systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs in the field.
• Willingness to travel 50% domestically and internationally with passport.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission large custom machinery at customer facilities, including setup and integration.
• Support equipment validation and acceptance testing before shipment and after installation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC issues during startup and commissioning.
• Diagnose field equipment problems and implement effective solutions with internal teams.
• Verify machinery operates per project specs and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with customer operators during startup, testing, and handoff.
• Provide customer training on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Read electrical schematics, drawings, specs and related docs.
• Document installation, validation, testing, and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, installation, and customer teams to progress field activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and installation processes.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Field Troubleshooting

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Customer Training

Travel Readiness

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Machine Installation Technician to install, commission, and validate large custom industrial machinery at customer manufacturing sites. This hands-on role blends mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with PLC diagnostics, equipment startup, and customer support. Candidates may bring a stronger mechanical installation or controls/validation background. Travel: Approximately 50% domestic and international travel is required to install/commission this machinery at customer sites. Away from home no more than 2 weeks at a time. Per diem paid when traveling.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission large custom machinery at customer facilities, including mechanical and electrical setup and integration.
• Support equipment validation and acceptance testing before shipment and after installation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related issues during equipment startup and commissioning.
• Diagnose equipment problems in the field and work with internal technical teams to implement effective solutions.
• Verify machinery is operating according to project specifications and customer requirements.
• Work directly with customer operators and technical personnel during startup, testing, and equipment handoff.
• Provide customer training on equipment operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and related documentation.
• Document installation, validation, testing, and outstanding technical issues.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, installation, and customer teams to keep field activities progressing on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, installation processes, and future machine designs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience installing machinery or automated equipmentin the field/at customer sites.
• Hands-on experience with large custom machinery, including strong working knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
• Strong field troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally and obtain and maintain a valid passport.

Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Machine Installation Technician
• Field Service Technician
• Commissioning Technician
• Industrial Automation Technician
• Machine Validation Technician

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• tuition assistance and more