Automation Field Service Technician

Travel: Up to 80% (Domestic & International) Training: 6 months comprehensive, in-house training provided Job Overview Balance Technology, Inc. (BTI) is looking for an Automation Field Service Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on position working with custom industrial automation equipment. You will power on and test machines at our Whitmore Lake facility before traveling to customer locations to install, start up, troubleshoot, and service new and rebuilt equipment. This position involves significant domestic and international travel. Approximately six months of hands-on training is provided at our facility to help you learn our equipment and systems before working independently in the field. What You'll Do Power on, test, and troubleshoot automation equipment at our facility Install and start up new and rebuilt equipment at customer facilities Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-related issues Work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics Diagnose equipment problems and determine appropriate solutions Work directly with customers during installation, startup, and service Assist with machine testing and commissioning before equipment ships Travel domestically and internationally to customer sites What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience with industrial machinery, automation, controls, electrical systems, or a related field Technical degree, trade school, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills Comfortable working hands-on with industrial equipment Good problem-solving and communication skills Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including internationally Technical Experience Preferred Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs ABB, FANUC, or Epson robotics VFDs and servo systems HMI systems Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet, or Profibus #J-18808-Ljbffr Balance Technology Inc (BTI)