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Field Service Engineer – Custom Machinery & Midwest Travel

**Location:** Based near **Grand Rapids, MI** | Full-Time | Regional Travel (Midwest)

Pay:** $28–$32/hr + 1.5X OT + Paid Travel Time (ST) | **$90K+ Total Comp

A leading OEM of **custom industrial automation systems** is hiring a **Field Service Engineer** to join its **technical service and repair team** . This is a **paid travel, high-autonomy role** supporting machine installations, commissioning, and field repairs—focused on customers across the **Midwest and surrounding regions** .

You’ll work on advanced systems used in aerospace, defense, and high-spec manufacturing—leading on-site diagnostics, machine alignments, customer training, and turnkey installs.

What You’ll Do (not all required experience)

+ Travel to customer sites across the **Midwest (primarily weekday trips)**

+ Inspect and troubleshoot **pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems**

+ Align components like **robots, tables, and fixtures** using laser alignment tools

+ Run system cycles and verify that machines meet performance specs

+ Train customer operators on **machine usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting**

+ Supervise **riggers and contractors** during machine installs

+ Provide ongoing **remote support** , after-hours coverage (rotating), and phone-based assistance

+ Maintain detailed reports and records of each customer visit

What You Bring (flexible)

+ **Associate degree or equivalent experience** in a technical or mechanical/electrical field

+ **2-5+ years** of hands-on experience in **field service, automation, or custom machinery**

+ Willingness to travel weekly throughout the **Midwest region**

+ Ability to read schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and follow troubleshooting workflows

Pay & Benefits

+ **$28–$32/hour base pay** depending on experience

+ **1.5x overtime pay** after 40 hours

+ **Paid travel time** at standard rate (1x)

+ **$85-90K+ total earnings annually** , depending on workload and travel

+ Company-provided tools, equipment, and travel expenses

+ Comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), and PTO package

+ Opportunities to grow into **senior field tech, technical training, or applications roles**

• **Want to join a tight-knit service team that works on serious automation projects?**

Send your resume to [email protected] and include two times this week for a short intro call.

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