Industrial Field Service Technician

International manufacturing firm has a great opportunity for an experienced industrial field service technician. Must have strong electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills. This position supports clients throughout the Northeast area of the USA

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

What You'll Do

• Install and commission industrial equipment at client facilities.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motors, and other industrial automation components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Train customer maintenance personnel and equipment operators.
• Document service work and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Recommend replacement parts, repairs, and equipment upgrades.
• Partner with Engineering, Parts, Sales, and Service teams to resolve customer issues.
• Provide field feedback that supports product and equipment improvements.
• Build strong customer relationships and represent company professionally in the field.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a technician who likes to troubleshoot and find the root cause of a problem—not simply replace parts.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 90% throughout the assigned territory
• Ability to obtain and maintain a passport for occasional international travel
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and service reporting software

Preferred Experience

Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Industrial maintenance
• Industrial field service
• Heavy equipment
• Packaging equipment
• Material handling systems
• Industrial automation
• PLC-controlled machinery
• Hydraulic systems
• Welding or fabrication

Experience troubleshooting or commissioning Allen-Bradley or IDEC PLCs and HMIs is highly preferred.

Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on industrial field role. Work is performed at customer facilities including recycling plants, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, transfer stations, and other heavy industrial environments. Technicians may work around moving machinery, electrical and hydraulic systems, noise, dust, weather, and dirty work areas.

The position requires the ability to:

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday
• Operate hand tools, power tools, electrical diagnostic equipment, and hydraulic testing equipment
• Safely operate a company vehicle
• Travel overnight throughout the assigned territory

What we Offer:

• Base salary , depending on experience plus
• Commission-based earnings
• Current Technicians average approximately $160,000 in total annual compensation , including base salary and commissions
• Company vehicle
• Company-provided tools, laptop, and mobile phone
• Business travel and expenses paid
• Factory training on equipment
• Home-based position with the independence to manage your assigned territory
• Support from experienced Engineering, Parts, Operations, and Service teams

Territory includes

Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Travel is approximately 90%, primarily Monday through Friday with frequent overnight stays. xhyhwjd Technicians generally return home on weekends, although occasional weekend travel or emergency service may be required.