Machine Installation Technician - 27635 in Grand Rapids

Energy Jobline ZR; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Machine Installation Technician to install, commission, and validate large custom industrial machinery at customer sites. The role blends mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with PLC diagnostics, equipment startup, and customer support.

Travel is approximately 50% domestically and internationally, with away-from-home stints capped at two weeks and per diem paid during travel. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience installing machinery or automated equipment at customer sites.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot PLCs and field equipment.
• Willingness to travel ~50% domestically and internationally with passport ability.

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 startup and commissioning.
• Diagnose equipment problems in the field and collaborate with internal teams for solutions.
• Verify machinery operates per project specs and customer requirements.
• Work with customer operators during startup, testing and handoff.
• Provide customer training on operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and specs.
• Document installation, validation, testing, and open issues.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, installation, and customer teams to keep field activities on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and future designs.

Skills

Field installation

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical + Electrical systems

Travel readiness

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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

• 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 equipment in 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