Senior Field Service Engineer - PLC Systems

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial material handling and process equipment at customer manufacturing facilities across North America. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a hands-on professional who enjoys travel, technical problem-solving, and working independently.

This role supports systems including drying, conveying, blending, and temperature control equipment . The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical aptitude with electrical and controls troubleshooting experience and thrives in a customer-facing field service environment. Travel is extensive (~95%), supporting installations, startups, and service interventions nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Install, commission, and start up industrial process and material handling equipment

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC systems

Troubleshoot conveyors, vacuum loaders, dryers, and auxiliary process machinery

Perform preventive maintenance, alignment, calibration, and component replacement

Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings

Support PLC and HMI troubleshooting

Train customer operators and document service activities

Qualifications

Degree or technical training in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology , or equivalent hands-on experience

3+ years of Field Service, OEM service, or industrial maintenance experience

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

Experience with industrial machinery, material handling, or automated production systems

Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment

Ability to work independently at customer sites

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively

Preferred Experience

Industrial drying systems, vacuum conveying, or material handling equipment

Pneumatics, motor controls, VFDs, heaters, blowers, and valves

PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)

Startup, commissioning, or OEM field service experience

Plastics processing, extrusion, injection molding, or similar environments

Work Environment: Field-based role in active industrial facilities. May involve standing for long periods, lifting tools or components, climbing structures, and occasional extended hours or weekend work during critical installations or service events.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.