Senior Field Service Engineer - Automotive Paint Systems

Dürr; Mississippi; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr is seeking a customer-facing Field Service Specialist to support North America's most advanced automotive paint shops and final assembly facilities. You will troubleshoot, commission, and optimize equipment, driving reliability and performance on-site at customer sites.

The role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 50%. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to identify upgrade opportunities and ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in field service, commissioning, maintenance, or technical support.
• Strong knowledge of automotive or aerospace paint shop or final assembly systems.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial automation, capital equipment, or manufacturing systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support, troubleshooting, and field service for Dürr paint shop and final assembly equipment.
• Perform equipment start-up, commissioning, testing, and system optimization at customer facilities.
• Respond to emergency service requests and provide remote technical support when needed.
• Develop and support aftermarket proposals for equipment upgrades, modifications, and refurbishment projects.
• Partner with customers to identify opportunities that improve equipment reliability, productivity, and long-term performance.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors during equipment installations and service activities.
• Manage spare parts recommendations, emergency deliveries, and equipment health assessments.
• Prepare service documentation and reports to support customers and internal stakeholders.
• Travel approximately 50% throughout the United States and Canada.

Skills

Field service

Commissioning

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer-focused

Electrical/Mechanical

Microsoft Office

SAP

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dürr is seeking a customer-facing Field Service Specialist to support North America's most advanced automotive paint shops and final assembly facilities. You will troubleshoot, commission, and optimize equipment, driving reliability and performance on-site at customer sites.

The role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 50%. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to identify upgrade opportunities and ensure project success.