Technician

FMC Talent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Talent is seeking a hands-on Technician based in North Carolina to install, integrate, and support vision inspection and serialization systems at customer sites. You will troubleshoot software and hardware, perform FAT/SAT, and work closely with engineers to resolve issues while traveling as required.

The role emphasizes working with customers, learning new technology, and contributing to system uptime and performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience with vision inspection systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or software programming.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams to diagnose issues.
• Knowledge of machine controls: conveyors, sensors, encoders, mounting systems.
• Basic PLC programming and computerised systems knowledge.
• Structured, analytical troubleshooting with attention to accuracy.
• Clear communication and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, and support vision inspection and serialisation systems at customer sites.
• Assist with system start‑up, FAT and SAT activities at manufacturers and sites.
• Respond to service calls, diagnose faults, and support system recovery.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintain databases, and install components.
• Collaborate with senior staff and technicians to meet quality standards.
• Share knowledge and provide technical guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Vision inspection systems

Customer support

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Database knowledge

Networking protocols

Electrical diagrams

HMI/SCADA

Job description

You’re at your best when you’re hands‑on with technology, working out why something isn’t performing as it should and finding a way to fix it. You enjoy the problem‑solving side of technical support, but you also like getting out, meeting customers, and seeing how your work helps keep production running.

As a Technician, you’ll work with vision inspection and serialisation systems, supporting everything from installation and start‑up through to testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing service. You’ll get involved with both hardware and software, working alongside experienced engineers while taking responsibility for solving technical challenges at customer sites.

Based in North Carolina, this is a chance to bring more variety into your working day and build on your technical experience. If you enjoy learning new technology, working directly with customers, and seeing the results of your work first‑hand, this could be a great next step.

Who’s it for and what’s in it for you?

Our client is a leading supplier of vision inspection and Track & Trace systems for the pharmaceutical industry. People are at the core of everything they do, and it is through unique skills and teamwork that they succeed. Holding professionalism, enthusiasm, and collaboration, whilst always being ready to take on new challenges and constantly striving to improve their products.

With a private healthcare available and a healthy pension, this company wants to reward you for your efforts.

What will your day to day look like?

The key focus of this role is to install, integrate, and support vision inspection and serialisation systems, helping customers get their equipment running and resolve technical issues. As well as:

• Installing and troubleshooting software and hardware as part of customer projects
• Supporting system start‑up, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at equipment manufacturer and customer site
• Responding to customer service calls, diagnosing faults, and supporting system recovery
• Carrying out minor repairs, maintaining databases, and installing new system components where required
• Working closely with senior service staff and other technicians to meet quality standards and customer expectations
• Providing technical assistance to colleagues and sharing knowledge across the team
• Travelling to customer sites and factories as required

This is an opportunity to build deeper expertise in specialist inspection and traceability technology, while supporting customers through both new installations and day‑to‑day technical challenges.

This role will suit you if you…

• Have 3–5 years’ experience and knowledge of vision inspection systems and their applications
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or software programming
• Can interpret electrical and wiring diagrams to diagnose technical issues
• Have a working knowledge of machine controls and components, such as conveyors, sensors, encoders, and mounting systems
• Have a basic understanding of PLC programming and knowledge of computerised systems, databases, and network communication protocols
• Take a structured, analytical approach to troubleshooting, with strong attention to accuracy and quality
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues, and can organise your workload independently while contributing to a team
• Adapt to changing priorities and welcome opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and improve