Field Service Engineer

Robotics Field Service Engineer - Contract to Direct Hire

Louisville, KY | 80-85% Travel

$35-$40/hr (Based on experience & education) | Overtime Eligible

5+ Years of Experience

Join a global leader in industrial automation as a Robotics Field Service Engineer, where your expertise will drive the future of robotics. In this hands-on, high-impact role, you'll be the trusted technical partner for our customers-commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced robotic systems across North America. If you're passionate about cutting-edge automation and thrive in dynamic environments, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Install and commission advanced robotic equipment in diverse industrial settings.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on-site and remotely, across service categories including maintenance, upgrades, and system replacements.
• Serve as the technical expert for customers, delivering high-quality service and support with professionalism and precision.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and service teams to plan and execute complex service projects, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Proactively identify and address potential system issues, recommending improvements to prevent future downtime.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based customer relationships through responsive communication and expert guidance.
• Contribute to the development of new service tools, applications, and techniques to support our evolving technology base.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or Control & Automation preferred.
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience working with industrial robots and automation systems required.
• Proven skill in the commissioning, maintenance, and repair of robotic systems and automation hardware.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming, controls systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently on-site.
• Willingness to travel up to 85%, both domestically and internationally included overnight, as needed.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, global leader in robotics and automation.
• Work with the latest technologies in a variety of industries and applications.
• Enjoy the stability of a direct hire position with overtime eligibility and competitive compensation.
• Build a career with a company committed to innovation, safety, and continuous development.

Interested in bringing your robotics expertise to a company shaping the future of automation?

Let's connect.

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
Apply for this job with your current resume. We'll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you'll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we'll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process.

Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

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