Great client is seeking a field service engineer to join their team. The field service engineer will perform end-to-end installation, commissioning, and diagnostic troubleshooting on advanced packaging equipment. They will provide direct technical support and performance resolution at client manufacturing sites. Candidates must have a strong automation background and advanced PLC expertise to optimize machine operations.
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location: Portland, Connecticut
job type: Permanent
salary: $95,000 - 101,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Lead on-site installation, commissioning, startup, and testing for both new and legacy packaging equipment across Food & Beverage client facilities.
- Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting-both on-site and remotely-to resolve performance issues in a timely, solution-oriented manner.
- Educate customer personnel and service teams on proper machine operation, routine maintenance, and safety protocols.
- Prepare detailed technical service reports outlining completed work, diagnostic findings, and long-term operational recommendations.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on field service experience, ideally in packaging machinery or a related industry.
- Advanced proficiency with Rockwell Automation software, specifically RSLogix 5000.
- strong background in machine automation, mechanical systems, and industrial electronics.
- Proven problem-solving mindset with a hands-on, solution-driven approach and high self-accountability.
- Home-based on the East Coast or in the Kentucky/Tennessee corridor, ideally within 60 minutes of a major airport hub.
- Greater than 90% travel throughout North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico) with occasional international travel.
- All travel time is fully compensated, with overtime eligibility.
- Competitive salary with fully compensated travel time and overtime eligibility
- Medical and Dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Car allowance
- Company-provided cell phone
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Associates
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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