Machine Vision Field Service Tech — 100% Travel

KESTREL Vision; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

KESTREL Vision seeks an experienced Field Service Technician to install, commission, and support high-speed machine vision inspection systems across North and South America. You will operate on demanding production lines, travel extensively, and partner with customers as a trusted technical advisor.

The role demands hands-on hardware/software troubleshooting, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in active manufacturing environments with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience servicing electro-mechanical or industrial equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software systems.
• Experience with wiring termination, cable management, and control panels.
• Experience assembling equipment, frames, and support structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and upgrade machine vision inspection systems at customer sites.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving processor-based inspection equipment.
• Conduct onsite equipment inspections, system audits, and performance evaluations.
• Provide professional technical support and training to customer personnel.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system drawings.
• Complete clear, detailed service documentation and communicate effectively with internal teams.
• Work independently while managing a dynamic, travel-intensive schedule.

Skills

Hands-on field service

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Wiring termination & panels

Machine vision systems

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military/technical training

Tools

Reading electrical schematics

Control panels & wiring

Industrial equipment assembly

Job description

KESTREL Vision seeks an experienced Field Service Technician to install, commission, and support high-speed machine vision inspection systems across North and South America. You will operate on demanding production lines, travel extensively, and partner with customers as a trusted technical advisor.

The role demands hands-on hardware/software troubleshooting, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in active manufacturing environments with minimal supervision.