Field Service Technician-Controls
Job Description
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment at customer sites
- Access and debug PLC and HMI programs using trends and diagnostic tools
- Make online programming changes for equipment upgrades and retrofits
- Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot servos, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet, and Profibus networks
- Interpret mechanical drawings and electrical/pneumatic schematics
- Troubleshoot and service electrical control panels
- Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical issues on-site
- Manage and execute service contracts through completion, including longer-term engagements
- Travel to domestic and occasional international customer locations
- Preferred degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent hands-on experience
- 3–6 years of mechanical and electrical field service experience
- Strong experience with Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems preferred
- Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments under tight deadlines
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday
- Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
- Visual and hearing acuity sufficient for technical work and communication
- Work in manufacturing environments with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and electrical systems
- Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter
Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.
From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.
Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone’s career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.