Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer | Injection Molding Machinery | Up to $75K Base + Overtime | Midwest Travel (IN, OH, KY, TN & IL) | Home-Based Role

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Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a global manufacturer of plastic injection molding machinery to identify a Field Service Engineer for a long term career opportunity.

This role is ideal for a hands on electrical or electro mechanical technician who enjoys travel, troubleshooting complex equipment, and working directly with customers in manufacturing environments.

Why join us?

Base salary range: $65,000 to $75,000 depending on background
Hourly role with overtime paid at 1.5x over 40 hours and 2.0x on Sundays
Realistic earnings approximately 20 percent above base with overtime
$65 per diem per overnight stay
Mileage reimbursement currently $0.62 per mile
Company credit card for travel expenses
Medical insurance with low employee cost
401K with company match
Dental and additional benefits
Uniforms, laptop, and major tools provided
Travel points retained by employee

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Install injection molding machines and optional auxiliary equipment
Commission new machinery and support startups
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
Respond to service calls and provide on site technical support
Upload and configure PLC and operator interface software
Provide customer training on machine operation and maintenance
Document service activity and maintain communication with internal teams

You will work across multiple disciplines, including:

Electrical and Controls
DC voltage systems and electronic controller circuits
Circuit board replacement and board level troubleshooting
AC high voltage motor starter and heater circuits
PLC systems and operator control panels
Servo systems including servo amps and encoder resets
Mechanical and Hydraulic
Machine assembly and mechanical adjustments
Hydraulic pump and valve troubleshooting
Rebuilding cylinders and supporting hydraulic systems
Equipment supported includes mid size and large tonnage servo electric and servo hydraulic injection molding machines with advanced controller platforms.

Requirements

Minimum age 23 due to rental car requirements
Two year technical degree in electrical, mechanical, or related field, or equivalent experience with injection molding machinery
Proficiency with digital multimeter and hand tools
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
Flexible schedule with ability to work occasional weekends
Self starter with strong troubleshooting mindset

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