Regional Field Service Engineer – Packaging Automation

Gilder Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Our Client in Georgia is seeking a Field Service Engineer/Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and support a variety of industrial packaging equipment across Greater Atlanta and throughout Georgia.

The role offers significant autonomy, the ability to build strong customer relationships, and the opportunity to manage regional service responsibilities with limited supervision. A company vehicle, tools, and necessary equipment are provided as part of a salaried position.

Qualifications

• At least five years of hands-on technical or field service experience.
• Experience installing, servicing, repairing, or demonstrating industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic fabrication skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and basic equipment programming.
• Ability to read schematics and equipment manuals.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and providing after-sales service.
• Strong verbal communication and customer-facing skills.
• Experience training customers or coworkers on equipment operation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to work occasional extended hours.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, test, and commission industrial packaging equipment at customer facilities
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and controls-related equipment issues
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and after-sales technical support
• Support equipment demonstrations at customer locations and internal facilities
• Train customers on equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and proper maintenance
• Partner with sales and technical teams throughout the demonstration, installation, and post-installation process
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners on semi-automated and fully automated packaging systems
• Assist with the integration of conveyors and related production-line components
• Perform light fabrication and modify equipment components for customized installations
• Maintain accurate service documentation and communicate project updates to customers and internal teams
• Manage multiple installations, service calls, and technical projects simultaneously

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

PLCs

Schematics reading

Customer communication

Project management

Independent work

Physical lifting

Job description

Our Client in Georgia is seeking a Field Service Engineer/Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and support a variety of industrial packaging equipment across Greater Atlanta and throughout Georgia.

The role offers significant autonomy, the ability to build strong customer relationships, and the opportunity to manage regional service responsibilities with limited supervision. A company vehicle, tools, and necessary equipment are provided as part of a salaried position.