Senior Field Service Technician - Automation & Robotics

Rndautomation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RND Automation in Lakewood Ranch, FL seeks a Field Service Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and service custom automation equipment across the US and internationally.

The role requires up to 75% travel, hands-on problem solving with advanced automation technologies, and collaboration with engineering and project teams to resolve field issues. Candidates should have PLC/HMI and robotics experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as Field Service Technician or similar; technical degree/certificate preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and servicing custom automation or automated assembly equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robotics.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems; troubleshoot complex equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel ~75% and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and service automation equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls issues.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion-control, and robotic systems.
• Support startup, machine qualification, and customer acceptance testing.
• Read schematics, drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and machine documentation.
• Document service activities and communicate status and actions.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Maintain safety and professionalism on site.

Skills

Field service experience

PLC/HMI knowledge

Robotics & automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics & drawings

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

Technical degree or certificate

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs

Industrial robotics

HMI troubleshooting tools

Job description

RND Automation in Lakewood Ranch, FL seeks a Field Service Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and service custom automation equipment across the US and internationally.

The role requires up to 75% travel, hands-on problem solving with advanced automation technologies, and collaboration with engineering and project teams to resolve field issues. Candidates should have PLC/HMI and robotics experience and strong communication skills.