Senior Field Service Engineer, Automotive Paint Systems (Travel)

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

Job summary

Dürr Systems USA is seeking a Field Service – Automotive Paint Shop Systems specialist to be the technical face for customers across North America. You will troubleshoot, commission, and optimize paint shop and final‑assembly equipment, identify reliability improvements, and supervise contractors during installations.

Expect travel about 50% across the United States and Canada, with occasional overtime to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field service experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of automotive paint shop and/or final assembly systems.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial automation and capital equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Experience coordinating contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~50%.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when needed.

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

Technical support

Customer-facing

Industrial automation

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Dürr equipment knowledge

Job description

Dürr Systems USA is seeking a Field Service – Automotive Paint Shop Systems specialist to be the technical face for customers across North America. You will troubleshoot, commission, and optimize paint shop and final‑assembly equipment, identify reliability improvements, and supervise contractors during installations.

Expect travel about 50% across the United States and Canada, with occasional overtime to meet customer needs.