Our partner, a premier industrial leader in the thermal manufacturing space headquartered in East Troy, Wisconsin, is seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer to join their nationwide field operations team. This is a dynamic, 100% travel role designed for a technical expert who thrives on-site at diverse locations across the country. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the installation and troubleshooting of three-phase 480V industrial systems and a deep proficiency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). We are looking for a professional capable of programming and debugging complex processes, configuring Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and optimizing HMI/operator interfaces and communication protocols. If you are a dedicated road warrior with a background in electrical power distribution and automation, this is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise on a national scale while being supported by a world-class organization that values technical excellence and reliability.

 
location: EAST TROY, Wisconsin
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 95,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
 
responsibilities:

• 80-90 percent travel to customer sites performing installation, start-up, troubleshooting and repair of complex industrial equipment
  
  
• Knowledge of temperature control system, start-up, and debugging processes
  
  
• Experience with Program Logic Controls (PLC), operator interface, communications, and frequency programming and debugging processes.
  
  
• Read technical drawings, reports, and work instructions.
  
  
• Conduct uniformity testing on equipment.
  
  
• Perform electrical troubleshooting.
  
  
• Perform gas, water, and air troubleshooting.
  
  
• Perform Program Logic Control (PLC), operator interface, communication, and frequency drive programming and debugging.
  
  
• Perform mechanical assembly, working with a variety of mild steel, stainless steel, structural angle, channel, and tubing.
  
  
• Set up, fit, and position weldments, having a number of parts. Welding experience is desired.
  
  
• Develop working relationships with other departments to address and resolve issues.
  
  
• Participate in cross functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design, and quality problems, and to ensure the continuous improvement of processes and methods.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Field Service Technician/Engineer, prefered experience in ovens, furnances, and thermal systems
  
  
• Active Drivers License Required
  
  
• Proven expertise in programming, debugging, and optimizing PLC systems, HMI/operator interfaces, and industrial communication protocols, including VFD frequency configuration.
  
  
• Proven track record of managing high-voltage electrical projects, specifically focusing on 480V power distribution and industrial motor controls

The essential functions of this role include:

working up to 5 hrs of overtime per weekworking weekends 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: High School

 
skills: Field ServicePLCElectrical