Senior Field Service Tech – Industrial Automation & Robotics

RND Automation & Engineering, LLC; Lakewood Ranch, FL; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RND Automation is seeking a highly skilled Field Service Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and service custom automation equipment at customer facilities across the United States and internationally. This role requires approximately 75% travel and suits a senior technician who enjoys hands-on problem solving and supporting customers in demanding manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities include installing and servicing robotic, packaging, and automated assembly equipment;

Qualifications

• Hands-on field service experience with automation equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, robotics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: certificate or technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and service automation equipment at customer facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, controls, and automation issues.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion-control systems, and robotic systems.
• Support equipment startup, machine qualification, and customer acceptance.
• Analyze machine performance and identify root causes of failures.
• Read electrical and mechanical drawings and diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineering, controls, manufacturing, and project teams to resolve field issues.
• Provide technical support and training to customers, including engineering personnel.
• Document service activities, issues, actions, and recommendations.
• Communicate status and actions to customers."],
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• COMPANY NAME: RND AutomationKEY POINTS: Field service, PLC/HMI troubleshooting, 75% travel

Skills

Field service experience

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

Technical certificate or degree preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC

HMI platforms

Industrial robotics

Job description

RND Automation is seeking a highly skilled Field Service Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and service custom automation equipment at customer facilities across the United States and internationally. This role requires approximately 75% travel and suits a senior technician who enjoys hands-on problem solving and supporting customers in demanding manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities include installing and servicing robotic, packaging, and automated assembly equipment;