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Field Automation Engineer — Travel-Heavy PLC & Controls

Middleby Packaging Solutions LLC

Midera Food Processing is seeking a Field Automation Engineer to support our RapidVisionPak division. This is a hands-on role for a highly technical professional who combines strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting with customer communication. You will troubleshoot automated packaging and processing equipment, work with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, perform startups and commissioning, and travel to customer sites across North America as the primary technical representative. #J-18808-Ljbffr Middleby Packaging Solutions LLC

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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