Senior Field Service Engineer - Paint Systems & Automation

Dürr AG; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr AG in Michigan is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support paint systems and industrial automation at customer sites across North America. You will diagnose equipment issues, perform repairs, and help with startup, commissioning, and trials to restore production.

You'll document findings, communicate clearly with customers and internal teams, and travel extensively, including weekends or holidays as needed to meet customer demands.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field service, commissioning, or maintenance experience with paint systems, industrial automation, or related manufacturing equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of PLC diagnostics, such as Allen-Bradley.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and equipment specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently at customer sites and explain findings clearly to customers and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime, weekends, or holidays as customer needs require.

Responsibilities

• Travel to automotive and industrial customer sites to diagnose equipment issues, make repairs, and restore production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues. Perform planned service, equipment inspections, and emergency repairs.
• Support equipment startup and commissioning by verifying installations, debugging controls, recording baseline readings, and assisting with production trials and ramp-up.
• Help assess and balance paint booths and curing ovens using airflow, pressure, and temperature measurements.
• Document findings, repairs, and recommended follow-up. Work with customers, engineering, and project teams to resolve field issues.

Skills

Field service experience

Paint systems

Industrial automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

PLC diagnostics (Allen-Bradley)

Travel readiness

Job description

Dürr AG in Michigan is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support paint systems and industrial automation at customer sites across North America. You will diagnose equipment issues, perform repairs, and help with startup, commissioning, and trials to restore production.

You'll document findings, communicate clearly with customers and internal teams, and travel extensively, including weekends or holidays as needed to meet customer demands.