Traveling Robotics Field Technician (PLC & Electrical)

Toyota Automated Logistics; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics in Greenfield, IN seeks a Field Service Technician to provide mechanical and electrical support at our robotics facility and client sites, with 60–80% overnight travel. You’ll troubleshoot, commission robotic products, and train customers while maintaining service quality.

Applicants should have a 2-year technical degree and strong PLC/VFD knowledge, plus solid problem-solving and customer-service skills. Eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree from technical school and 6+ years’ experience within a Service Tech role.
• Skilled in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of VFD (variable frequency drive) applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Literate with MS Office software suite and Internet/e‑mail.
• Material Handling, Robotics, Manufacturing or Packaging background required.
• Strong technical aptitude and extensive knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance. Experience in industrial robotic applications and conveying in the packaging field preferred.
• Solid understanding of application of contemporary industrial control systems. Strong demonstrated sense of customer service.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of Relay Logic, Frequency Drives, Photocells, Proximity switches, high and low voltage systems, 1 & 3 phase electric circuits.
• PLC Programming; Computer/PLC, HMI, Robotic checkout and startup.
• Peripheral equipment interface (Scales, printers, etc.).
• Assist with commissioning of robotic products at internal and external customer sites.
• Work with site manager and supervision of sub-contractors at external customer sites.
• Conduct training for external customers.
• Provide customer service support for internal and external customers in a timely manner.
• Receive assignments for location/customer from management; execute solutions independently following company standards.
• Close coordination with Service & Project Manager as applicable.
• Starting up and troubleshooting of equipment; assist with and final check of equipment layouts in preparation for installation.
• Provide feedback on project successes and challenges for Lessons Learned.
• Review control schematics.
• Product Testing that may require lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Occasional service visits for warranty issues; schedule site visits well in advance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFD applications

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Industrial robotics

Customer service

Material Handling

Education

Technical/ vocational degree

Tools

MS Office

Internet/Email

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics in Greenfield, IN seeks a Field Service Technician to provide mechanical and electrical support at our robotics facility and client sites, with 60–80% overnight travel. You’ll troubleshoot, commission robotic products, and train customers while maintaining service quality.

Applicants should have a 2-year technical degree and strong PLC/VFD knowledge, plus solid problem-solving and customer-service skills. Eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.